The technology to keep your vehicle on the road is changing. This referendum deals with who should have the right to repair it.
Election 2023
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Richard Whiting unopposed for Auburn City Council in Ward 1
Name: Richard Whiting Age: 68 Occupation: Retired; former executive director of Auburn Housing Authority Political Experience: Former chairman Legislative Policy Committee, Maine Association of Public Housing Directors; former Auburn Planning Board member; chairman of 2010 Comprehensive Plan Committee; city councilor. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate for this seat? I […]
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Josh Nagine unopposed for Lewiston City Council in Ward 1
Nagine will replace current Council President Linda Scott, who did not seek reelection.
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Natural Resources Council of Maine backs public utility ballot measure
The state’s most well-known environmental advocacy group says that Pine Tree Power ‘offers our best chance to advance the clean energy transition with the accountability, creativity and collaboration necessary to keep costs as low as possible.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Biddeford independent now eyes race against Chellie Pingree
Elias Bassile said in a Federal Election Commission filing last week that he plans to run in Maine’s 2nd District. On Tuesday, he filed updated paperwork.
Posted inElection 2023, Maine, Politics
Question 2: What you need to know about the foreign campaign spending ban
The referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot would prohibit foreign governments and entities they control from spending money on state and local races and referendums. But media outlets warn that the proposal would infringe on constitutional protections for the press.
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Three candidates look to unseat Sheline in race for Lewiston mayor
Four candidates — Jon Connor, Luke Jensen, Joshua Pietrowicz and Carl Sheline — are vying for Lewiston mayor. Find out more about them below in our 2023 candidate profiles.
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Question 3: What you need to know about the Pine Tree Power referendum
The highly contentious question would establish the framework for a new utility to deliver electricity in Maine.
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Question 1: Voters would have a say in certain big spending
Conceived as a fail-safe in case Question 3 passes, Question 1 would require voter approval for certain government bodies to take on more than $1 billion in debt.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Jason Levesque and Jeff Harmon lay out different futures for Auburn
The race in Auburn features a three-term incumbent who has overseen a period of tremendous growth against a newcomer who has led several citizen efforts against the current trajectory of the City Council, and believes a “new direction” is needed.