The people of Lewiston deserve a respectful, attentive mayor to lead the city into its next transformation. It is time to elect a young, smart, energetic, positive mayor for Lewiston, and Ben Chin is that person. He has big plans and is not afraid to speak publicly about them. Lewiston is on the cusp of […]
Margaret Craven
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Lewiston Democrats show their leadership
We have all read the headlines during the past few weeks. Gov. Paul LePage’s childish behavior has cast a dark spell on an otherwise promising legislative session. It is becoming a familiar pattern where the hard work and achievements of the citizen legislature are overshadowed by the governor’s high-profile antics. The people of Lewiston deserve […]
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M. Craven: The best administrators
I noticed letters to the editor claiming preference for respective political parties. I support the two-party system, knowing that when elected officials work together there are better outcomes, with comprehensive representation. However, facts should carry some weight in identifying the best administrators. First, federal facts, followed with Maine facts. The past four Republican presidents, Gerald […]
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M. Craven: Moving rail service forward
This is in response to John Davis’ letter, “Pork barrel construction project,” printed March 15. As I understand the term, “pork barrel” refers to a useless project that a legislator tacks onto another bill to earn favor from his/her constituents. Rep. Jared Golden and Sen. Nate Libby’s efforts are far from such a description. Davis […]
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Maine GOP sets sights on winning Craven’s Lewiston district
AUGUSTA — Lewiston is a Democratic town. That has been the conventional political wisdom — and reality — for decades. It’s also the message that has been received by GOP candidates looking to get elected to the Maine Legislature from Maine’s second-largest city. But Republican Party leaders are planning to wage a high-profile campaign in […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Democrat seeks Senate seat
LEWISTON – Well, that didn’t take long. A day after state Sen. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston, announced she would not seek re-election in November, another Lewiston Democrat is looking to fill her spot. State Rep. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, announced Friday that he will launch his campaign next week for the district which comprises Lewiston. “I’m excited […]
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Sen. Craven announces her retirement
LEWISTON — Longtime state Sen. Margaret Craven says she will retire to take care of her ailing husband. The Lewiston Democrat said Thursday that she will not seek re-election after 12 years of legislative service. “Representing the hardworking people of Lewiston,” Craven wrote in a statement, “has been a joy. My service in both the […]
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Maine Democrats craft bill to cancel $925,000 welfare study
AUGUSTA — Democrats on the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee introduced a bill Monday that would cancel a nearly $1 million contract signed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration with a controversial welfare consultant, the Alexander Group. In September 2013, the LePage administration contracted with the group, headed by former Pennsylvania and Rhode Island […]
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R. Tolman: Craven needs to prove her point
This is in response to Sen. Margeret Craven’s statement in the Sun Journal story Jan. 9 concerning the DHHS report. Sen. Craven accused Gov. Paul LePage of telling so many lies “you can’t even trust him when he says anything, anyways.” Generalization about a person’s character can easily be tossed out for all to read. […]
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Governor vetoes Fund for a Healthy Maine bill
Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited money from the Fund for a Healthy Maine from being diverted to the general fund. The bill was sponsored by State Sen. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston. In his veto message Tuesday, LePage said, “This bill does not have any legal effect, since a future Legislature […]