The recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, and what I have seen following the election of Donald Trump are evidence of the rise of populist fervor and, more importantly, identity politics in this nation. This has led me to question where we are headed in this country. This nation was based on ideas, not identity. The […]
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House seeks to make lying to legislators a felony
AUGUSTA — Despite warnings it could escalate partisan squabbles into criminal charges, the House approved a proposal that would make it a felony for some to provide false testimony to legislators. Initially conceived as a broad ban on anyone providing false testimony, the revised bill adopted by a vote of 76-70 would make it a […]
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Legislators schedule bills to limit minimum wage increase
AUGUSTA — Maine lawmakers are starting to consider bills that would roll back the minimum wage law approved by voters. Last November, 55.5 percent of residents voted to increase Maine’s minimum wage from $7.50 per hour to $12 an hour by 2020. Then, the wage would increase according to inflation. Tipped employees’ wages would reach […]
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UMF hosting campaign events
FARMINGTON — Two University of Maine at Farmington student clubs are holding several get-out-the-vote events on campus this week. The UMF College Democrats are hosting a meet-and-greet with Emily Cain, Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4. The UMF College Republicans are hosting a meet-and-greet with state […]
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Maine House 113: Lance Harvell
Age (on Election Day): 53 Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Mill worker/student Community organizations: Farmington Historical; Legion Hobbies, activities etc.: Hunting, fishing, hiking, reading, gardening Family status: Married to Bernadette; 2 children, Joshua and Rachel Years in Legislature: 6 Clean Election candidate? No Committee assignments wanted: Energy; IF&W; Education What is the most pressing problem in […]
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Lance Harvell seeks to represent Farmington, New Sharon in state legislature
FARMINGTON — Lance Harvell feels it would be an honor to be chosen to represent District 113 in the state legislature again. Harvell served three terms in the House of Representatives for Farmington and Industry before deciding to not seek re-election in 2014 to the new District 113 towns of Farmington and New Sharon. He […]
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Mill worker says energy prices must drop
FARMINGTON — Lance Harvell has worked for International Paper Co., and then Verso Corp., at the Androscoggin Mill in Jay for 28 years. He does not know if he will have a job next year after Verso implements its reduction of paper and pulp production. The company announced Thursday that it planned to eliminate about […]
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State Rep. Lance Harvell withdraws from race
FARMINGTON — State Rep. Lance Harvell, R-Farmington, has withdrawn his bid for re-election this fall. Harvell, who has served in the Legislature since 2009, was scheduled to face Democratic challenger Edward David for the House District 113 seat. Harvell does not have a Republican opponent in Tuesday’s primary. In a statement Monday, Harvell said, “The […]