A new online poll suggests Democrat Janet Mills is leading in the race to be Maine’s next governor by about 8 percentage points over Republican Shawn Moody. The poll of 500 likely voters statewide by Portland-based Pan Atlantic Research was conducted the first week in October. It found that 44.4 percent of respondents would vote […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, July 16
CARON — Marilyn, 76, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, July 10. Visitation will be held at the Crosman Funeral Home in Lisbon Falls on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. A Liturgy of the Word service will be celebrated Tuesday at 2 p.m., followed by committal services at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Lisbon. In lieu of […]
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Maine GOP candidates similar, yet different
The four Republicans running to replace Gov. Paul LePage are all vowing to carry on his legacy, but they are distinguished by some subtle and not-so-subtle differences in how they would do that. Rep. Ken Fredette of Newport, state Sen. Garrett Mason of Lisbon, former Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew of […]
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LAEGC hires officer manager/public relations coordinator
LEWISTON — Lewiston native Maura Moody has been hired by the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council as office manager and public relations coordinator. Moody brings with her experience in social media trends and nonprofits. She also has a degree in public relations. The position will be responsible for creating a good first impression for LAEGC and […]
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Kingfield Selectman: Delinquent taxpayers a problem
KINGFIELD — Delinquent taxpayers have become a bigger burden on the municipality. The total of unpaid taxes from the 2013-14 fiscal year is $450,000, Selectman John Dill told the board at its Monday night meeting. He and Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett said that although tax bills are sent out twice a year, the option might […]
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Moody’s lifts Maine’s outlook to ‘stable’
AUGUSTA — A major credit-rating agency has raised Maine’s outlook from negative to stable. Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday touted the announcement by Moody’s Investors Service as a reflection of accomplishments achieved under his leadership. LePage, who is running for re-election, also noted several improvements — paying off hospital debt and enacting pension reform […]
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Conservative think tank CEO headed to Virginia
PORTLAND (AP) — The CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center is resigning at the end of April to lead Virginia-based State Budget Solutions, a think tank that aims to help states develop fiscally sound budgets. J. Scott Moody made his announcement Thursday at the Maine Heritage Policy Center’s monthly luncheon in Portland. He said […]
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Weekend gun show in Lewiston draws a crowd
LEWISTON — Gun dealers and eager consumers closed a weekend-long success for the Exchange Club of Auburn’s annual gun show at the Lewiston Armory Sunday. Gary Hamilton, owner of Neilson’s Sporting Goods and Hamilton’s Gun Shop in Farmingdale, said, “I’ve been doing this show for 15, 16 years,” about as long as he’s been in […]
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The killing of Romeo Parent
AUBURN — Nothing about the slaying of Romeo Parent was simple. In early April, police began to hear rumblings that harm may have come to the 20-year-old Lewiston man. For days, they searched, following up leads and questioning potential witnesses. On April 12, a Maine State Police diver descended into the frigid waters of Jug […]