The huge number of people voting before Election Day and the difficulties too many people have trying to vote on Election Day call for a better way of conducting elections. Rather than declaring Election Day a national holiday, which would be opposed by most employers, make Veterans Day the official Election Day. That would get […]
Election Day
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Election Day information
REGION — On Tuesday, Nov. 6 Franklin County voters will head to the polls for General and Referendum elections. Ballots across the state will be cast for a Governor, a Congressional District 2 representative to the United States House of Representatives, and a U.S. Senator. In Franklin County, voters will decide on a Judge of […]
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On the seat of my pants
I am a bit of a pot stirrer. I sometimes push the envelope. I walk a little too close to the edge. Those who know me would undoubtedly agree to that self-description. It was Election Day and I was running late; curling my hair had taken priority. The campaign-oriented T-shirt that I had wanted to […]
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Jay Town Office closed Election Day
JAY — The deadline to get an absentee ballot for Election Day, Nov. 8, without special circumstances is 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. The Registrar’s Office will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, to register new voters for the Nov. 8 election. Individuals need to bring proof of identification and residency. The […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Ames, Marquis, Baril take Sabattus selectmen races
SABATTUS — Unofficial election results tabulated just before midnight on Tuesday show Michelle Ames, Andre Marquis and Jeffrey Baril all headed back to the Board of Selectmen. Ames, who had previously served on the board, received 878 votes to Norm Estes’ 608 and Les Gibson’s 401 for the open three-year seat, according to Town Clerk […]
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Emergency utility crews given special access to vote by fax
Gov. Paul LePage on Tuesday signed an emergency proclamation to allow 200 linemen and other Central Maine Power workers pressed into duty by an early November snowstorm to vote by fax machine. A company spokesman said supervisors were reaching out to crews busy restoring power to 38,000 customers still in the dark. Those who couldn’t […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Andover Congregational Church hosting annual Election Day supper today
ANDOVER — Andover Congregational Church is hosting its annual Election Day supper for hunters and other residents at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, resident Shirley York said Monday. York said the church has been hosting a supper on Election Day “for about 10 years,” and that “all proceeds go toward the church’s general fund. “We […]
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Livermore Falls office closed Tuesday
LIVERMORE FALLS – The Town Office will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4 for elections. “We will be available if anyone needs something that may be urgent,” Town Manager Kristal Flagg said.
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Jay Town Office to close on Election Day
JAY — The last day to get an absentee ballot for the statewide Nov. 4 election, without having a special circumstance, is Oct. 30, Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said Wednesday. The Town Office will be closed Nov. 4 so staff members can assist at the polls. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 […]
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Seven Rumford candidates seek six Charter Commission positions
RUMFORD — Seven people are seeking six seats on a Charter Commission being formed by selectmen. They are Christopher Brennick, Candice Casey, Eric Davis, Richard Greene, Ryan C. Palmer, Roger Viger Jr. and James Windover. Additionally, those seeking write-in votes and verified on Tuesday were Stephanie Wilson and Gary Dolloff. Voters to go to the […]