Name: Shane Bouchard Office sought: mayor Occupation: self-employed, owner of Maine Home Recreation and Bouchard Lawn Care. Education: Dirigo High School, 1997, Central Maine Community College. Family: wife, Allison. Political experience: three years, Lewiston City Council, representing Ward 4. ANSWERS 1. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate for this seat? […]
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Thursday last day for early voting
LEWISTON — Thursday is the last day for anyone in Maine to vote early before Election Day, Nov. 7, Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo said Wednesday. Lewiston and Auburn officials have extended voting hours until 7 p.m. Thursday. Any voter who needs to order their absentee ballot over the phone should call the City Clerk’s Office […]
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A 'wicked' battle over a possible third casino in Maine
An artist’s rendering of a possible design for a York County casino produced by supporters of Question 1, which will ask voters to approve the idea. If built, the actual building could look much different. (Provided by Progress for Maine) For gambling maven Shawn Scott, Maine looks like a good bet. “I believe in the […]
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Auburn School Committee, at-large, Faith Fontaine
Faith Fontaine Bio Office sought: Auburn School Committee, at-large Occupation: Realtor/RN Education: Bachelor’s of science in nursing Family: husband, Brendan, three children ages 16, 8 and 6, two dogs Political experience: two years on School Committee Questions 1. Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this seat, and why are you […]
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Auburn School Committee, at-large, Patricia Gautier
Patricia Gautier Name: Patricia Gautier Occupation: retired Edward Little High School librarian Education: graduate of Portland High School, Wheaton College and masters in library science from the University of Maine at Orono Family: married, Don Gautier, 3 grown children, 8 grandchildren Political experience: None Answers: 1. Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this seat, and […]
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Auburn School Committee, at-large, Claire Nacinovich
Bio Office sought: Auburn School Committee, at-large Occupation: Advocate for Kids Legal, a division of Pine Tree Legal Assistance Education: Bachelor of Arts Wesleyan University, government major Family: two children Political experience: none Questions 1. Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this seat, and why are you running? I am a parent of […]
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Lewiston School Committee, at-large, Safiya Khalid
Safiya Khalid Bio Name: Safiya Khalid Office sought: School Committee at-large Occupation: L.L.Bean (manufacturing) Education: graduate of Lewiston High School, currently a senior at the University of Southern Maine studying psychology and business administration. Family: single Political experience: member of the Lewiston City Democratic Committee. Answers: 1. Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this seat, […]
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Lewiston School Committee, at-large, Megan Parks
Meghan Parks Bio Name: Megan Parks Office sought: Lewiston School Committee, at-large Occupation: social worker Education: currently completing masters in psychology degree Family: husband, two children Political experience: current at-large School Committee representative Answers 1. Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this seat, and why are you running? The role of a School Committee member is a very […]
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Auburn City Council, at-large, Belinda Gerry, R. Wayne Werts and David Young
Belinda Gerry Bio Name: Belinda A. Gerry Office sought: Auburn City Councilor, at-large. Occupation: notary public Education: high school equivalency and some elective, noncredit college/educational and self-improvement courses Family: Five really good nieces and nephews, my very dear friends, and my Auburn neighbors/residents, not to mention Pep E, my mischievous and comical 3-year-old Beagle mix. Political experience: Auburn City […]
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Maine Medicaid expansion vote seen as ‘Obamacare’ referendum
PORTLAND (AP) — The roiling national debate over the government’s proper role in health care is coming to a head in a state more commonly known for moose, lobster and L.L. Bean. On Nov. 7, voters in Maine will decide whether to join 31 other states and expand Medicaid under former President Barack Obama’s Affordable […]