I am proud to support Gary McGrane for selectman in Jay. A man of high integrity, knowledge and experience, he has served his constituents with dignity as a Franklin County Commissioner for more than 25 years. He understands the complexity of local government and applies thoughtful solutions to difficult problems. He is accessible, and he […]
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Recount announced for House District 74
LIVERMORE — Town Clerk Renda Guild told selectpersons Tuesday night that a recount has been called for the House District 74 race between Keith Cornelio and Tina Riley, both of Jay. Cornelio received 2,298 votes and Riley got 2,359, a difference of 61 votes. “The state police will be here to pick up the ballots tomorrow,” […]
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Riley believes in education
This year, voters in House District 74 (Jay, Livermore Falls and part of Livermore) have the opportunity to vote for Tina Riley, a talented candidate to represent the district in the Maine House of Representatives. Riley is a master electrician, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and, along with her husband, former […]
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New Markets program has served Maine well
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Emily Cain — what do they have in common? They’re all prominent Democrats running for higher office and they all support the New Markets Tax Credit program that was so harshly derided by Democratic state Rep. Paul Gilbert in the Sun Journal (Aug. 2). Hillary Clinton’s website says, “The New […]
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Tax-rebate scam costs Maine taxpayers millions
Three-card Monte, Nigerian princes, New Markets Tax Credits — what do they have in common? They promise big returns if you will just put your money up front. But you wind up a lot poorer and, hopefully, a bit wiser from the experience. Some out-of-state companies have bilked Maine taxpayers out of millions of dollars […]
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Jay officials tour proposed junkyard, auto recycling business
JAY — Several people toured the proposed site and operation of Clark’s Riverside Scrap Monday at the former Otis paper mill property. The Board of Selectpersons were taking up an application for a junkyard and automobile recycling permits on Monday night. The Planning Board will consider a shoreland zoning permit application because part of the […]
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Jay Democrat plans to continue work with Legislature colleagues in all parties
JAY – State Rep. Paul Gilbert, D-Jay, was elected Nov. 4 to serve his fourth term in the House of Representatives. He is currently serving House District 87. Next year, he will begin serving District 74, which covers the towns of Jay, Livermore Falls and part of Livermore. In its first regular session in 2013, […]
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P. Gilbert: Handled contentious issues
I have proudly served with Sen. John Patrick for four years in the Maine Legislature. He has always focused on jobs, veterans, seniors and education. He serves on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and chairs the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee. He has received accolades for his handling of the many contentious […]
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S. Bien: Committed public servant
Those of us who live in the (former) 87th House District (now District 74) have been fortunate to have the services of Rep. Paul Gilbert in the Maine House. Throughout his professional life and in his six years in the State House, Gilbert has stood for the issues that affect working people most deeply. Of […]
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L. Ouellette: Involved in his community
Paul Gilbert is my choice for House District 74 of the Maine House of Representatives. He is a strong supporter of the working people of Maine. If contacted with questions or concerns, folks can be sure that he will listen carefully, that he will aggressively seek answers or solutions, and that he will get back […]