The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.
Election 2023
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Ward 7 School Committee election night results stand after recount
The razor-thin margin announced on election night was validated by Monday’s recount.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 in Farmington votes to accept referendum outcome
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 14, to accept the outcome of the referendum vote that took place on the previous Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee Ward 7 headed for recount
There was just a seven-vote difference between incumbent Paul Beauparlant and challenger Donna Gallant, who unseated Beauparlant.
Posted inElection 2023, Nation / World, News, Politics
Local election workers receive fentanyl-laced letters
Threatening letters, some including fentanyl, have been sent to local election offices in at least 5 states.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Holman House purchase approved by RSU 9 voters
With a majority vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, RSU 9 will be able to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which will be the new home for district administration among other things.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Tuesday’s runoff election is Lewiston’s first since 2017
A Charter Review Committee discussed Lewiston’s runoff system and the possibility of using ranked choice voting in 2021, but ultimately did not recommend a change.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Politics
Even though it’s passed, the future of Maine’s new Automotive Right to Repair law is still uncertain
Massachusetts’ own referendum, from 2020, points to a future where Maine’s right to repair law is still not a guarantee.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Major upsets in Lewiston and Auburn elections signal big changes for Twin Cities
Even with a looming mayoral runoff election in Lewiston between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor, the elections in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday signaled that voters sought change in both cities.