Weisner will replace Councilor Joe Morin, who did not seek reelection.
Election 2023
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Spending piles up in Pine Tree Power, right-to-repair referendum campaigns
The owners of Maine’s largest power companies have spent nearly $30 million to oppose Question 3, while backers of Question 4, the right-to-repair proposal, have raised $4 million.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Milks is unopposed for third term on Auburn City Council in Ward 3
John Mehrmann’s name will be on the Nov. 7 ballot, but he has withdrawn his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat.
Posted inElection 2023, Maine, Politics
Questions 5 through 8: What you need to know about the proposed constitutional amendments
The 4 proposed amendments include Question 6, which would reverse a provision of the Maine Constitution that currently keeps a section on tribal obligations from being printed.
Posted inElection 2023, Maine, Politics
Opponents of Pine Tree Power far outraise supporters of Question 3
Maine Affordable Energy, which opposes a publicly-owned power company in Maine, pulled in $3 million in the latest quarter, while Our Power raised $213,000 in the period that ended Oct. 5.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school district looking to buy Holman Mission House for operations
A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24; district vote set Nov. 7.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Voter rolls becoming new battleground over secure elections as amateur sleuths hunt fraud
Baseless claims of widespread voter fraud are part of what’s driving the efforts to obtain the rolls, leading to lawsuits over whether to hand over the data in several states, including Maine, New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Ryan Hawes faces challenge from Tim Cowan for Auburn City Council Ward 2
Hawes is seeking a second consecutive term.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
McCarthy faces challenge from Longchamps for Lewiston City Council Ward 2
McCarthy is seeking a second consecutive term.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Scott Harriman unopposed for Lewiston City Council in Ward 3
Name: Scott A. Harriman Age: 37 Occupation: Self-employed landlord; in-home caregiver; volunteer Political experience: Serving first term on Lewiston City Council; many council-related committees Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate for this seat? I have spent the past two years listening carefully to the people of Lewiston and working toward positive […]