LEWISTON — Phil Nadeau, the former longtime deputy city administrator of Lewiston, sat down in front of a group of people last week and talked about “the greater possibilities for our two cities.” Nadeau, who retired this year, has recently been one of the most outspoken supporters of the proposed consolidation, and he’s thinking big. […]
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Lewiston-Auburn students talk merger
Once the debate got going on whether Lewiston and Auburn should become one city, Michelle Crowley’s mock trial class at Lewiston High School was anything but quiet. Lennon LaBelle, foreground, disagrees as Matt Hird, standing, makes a point. LaBelle and Hird are against the consolidation of the two cities. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Editor’s note: The […]
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Auburn mayoral candidates: Adam Lee and Jason Levesque
Name: Adam R. Lee Office sought: mayor of Auburn Occupation: attorney at Trafton, Matzen, Belleau and Frenette, LLP Education: juris doctor degree, cum laude, Vermont Law School; Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Texas Family: wife, Heidi L. McCarthy Political experience: Ward 4, Auburn city councilor Questions 1. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, […]
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Minot to decide on school bond
MINOT — Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize Regional School Unit 16 to issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to expand and equip the middle and renovate the high school, both on Route 26. The question requires a combined majority yes vote from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls to pass. The proposal calls […]
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New Town Office on Mechanic Falls ballot
MECHANIC FALLS — In addition to the RSU 16 school bond vote, Mechanic Falls has one local referendum question on the 2017 ballot. The question asks voters to authorize town officials to issue a bond in the name of the town to refinance the existing debt of $224,500 and to buy a building and fund […]
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Wastewater bond, schools upgrade among issues on Lisbon ballot
LISBON — Voters will elect a Town Council member, a School Committee member and a water commissioner next week. They will also vote on a $1.65 million appropriation for schools that, officials say, will not affect tax rates, and a $6.54 million bond for wastewater improvements. Fern Larochelle and Dustin Wood are seeking the council seat. […]
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Durham voting on marijuana moratorium
DURHAM — Voters will decide Tuesday on a six-month moratorium on retail recreational marijuana establishments and social clubs. The ordinance would include stores, cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities or any development associated with marijuana. The ordinance will not limit the privileges or rights afforded by the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act to […]
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Poland residents deciding $5.7M school bond
POLAND — Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize Regional School Unit 16 to issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to expand and equip the middle and renovate the high school, both on Route 26. The question requires a combined majority yes vote from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls to pass. The proposal calls […]
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Elections in Paris, Oxford Tuesday
Paris In Paris, voters will choose a School Administrative District 17 director to finish the six months left on Cecil Dietrich’s term on Election Day. Mike Dignan and Fred Labbe are candidates. A paper ballot will be available to voters on Election Day for the SAD 17 director. The state ballot will be digital. Voting […]
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Expanding Medicaid a hot issue on Tuesday's ballot
If the Medicaid expansion referendum on Tuesday’s ballot is approved by voters, at least 70,000 low-income Mainers would likely enroll in the federal program to secure health care coverage that many of them lack. For proponents, Question 2 is a way to boost the economy and save lives, paid for mostly by the federal government, […]