(Representing part of Auburn) John Michael Independent Age: 68 Hometown: Auburn Occupation: Investor. Petition drive coordinator for initiatives and candidates. Education: Edward Little High School graduate; Bachelor of Arts degree, Marquette University. Family status: Single. Support other families’ kids with beach trips, Christmas and birthdays, etc. Community organizations: Civility & Respect In Auburn Politics; Auburn’s […]
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Susan Collins predicts GOP will keep control of Senate, but House is ‘trickier’
AUBURN — Eyeing next week’s election, Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Monday she is confident her party will retain control of the Senate but not as sure the GOP will wind up in charge of the House. “We’re firm in the Senate,” Collins said, adding will not be surprised if the GOP gains a […]
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Alan Caron drops out of governor’s race, endorses Janet Mills
Independent Alan Caron withdrew from the governor’s race Monday and urged his followers to vote for the Democratic candidate, Attorney General Janet Mills. His decision fulfills a campaign trail promise to get out of the race if it became apparent he could not win. “I’m not a person who quits things easily,” Caron said at […]
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Race for Oxford County Treasurer: Elizabeth Calhoun
Name: Elizabeth Calhoun Party: Democrat Hometown: Oxford Hobbies: I am an avid genealogist and belong to several lineage societies. I like to read — both fiction and nonfiction, and participate in reading discussions with both my in-person and online book clubs. I enjoy crafts, especially cross-stitch and crochet but always like to learn new things. I […]
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Race for Oxford County Treasurer: Marc Vanderwood
Name: Marc Vanderwood Party: Republican Hometown: Hobbies: Spending time with my wonderful wife and son, who have been very supportive of my position and re-election. I also enjoy racing sled dogs, running cross country, skiing and mountain biking. Can you talk a little bit about your background? What do you do for work? I have […]
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Democrats ask John Gale to withdraw from Cumberland County DA race
The Maine Democratic Party has asked its nominee to drop out of the race for district attorney in Cumberland County, a party spokesman said Monday. Jon Gale, 51, is a Portland resident who runs a solo defense practice. He won a three-way race during the Democratic primary in June. His opponent in November is independent Jonathan Sahrbeck, […]
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Lewiston needs Republican election workers
LEWISTON — With only one week until Election Day, the city needs about a dozen more election workers — and all of them need to be registered Republicans. According to City Clerk Kathy Montejo, recent efforts to recruit election clerks resulted in more registered Democrats than Republicans, and the city is looking for about 12 […]
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Bates losing its one alum in Congress, but might gain two new ones
With the sole Bates College alumnus serving in the U.S. House of Representatives due to retire this year, the small liberal arts college faces the possibility that not a single one of its former students will serve in Congress in the next session. But there’s also a chance it could wind up with two members […]
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Benjamin B. Twitchell
Maine House 78 Social media accounts [email protected] Occupation: Retired Education: High School and USAF training Community Organizations: Winslow town council 6 years Scoutmaster 12 years KVCOG Director 6 years President Winslow Music Boosters Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Hunting Fishing Boating Motorcycle riding Family status: Married 53 years Years in the Legislature: None Committee assignments (if […]
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Androscoggin County Commission District 2 – John Butler
(Representing part of Lewiston) John Butler Democrat Age: 60 Hometown: Lewiston Occupation: Outside salesperson, Butler Bros. Education: Lewiston High School; St. Michael’s College, Bachelor of Arts in political science Family status: Married. three children, four grandchildren Community organizations: Lewiston School Committee (16 years); Lewiston City Council (four years); currently on Planning Board and LA Forestry […]