The lawmaker, who was involved in a high-profile breakup, is going on active duty in the Navy.
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Cornell du Houx won’t seek re-election
The Brunswick Democrat says he is withdrawing from his state House race because he’s been called to active duty in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
Dutson to become Summers’ Senate campaign manager
Lance Dutson will leave his job as director of the Maine Heritage Policy Center effective today.
CEO of conservative advocacy group joins Summers campaign
Lance Dutson, CEO of Maine Heritage Policy Center, will manage Summers’ bid for U.S. Senate
Barney Frank plans role in Maine marriage campaign
Proponents say the outspoken Massachusetts congressman, who’s about to wed an Ogunquit man, will most likely play a behind-the-scenes part.
Barney Frank: I wish I could marry in Maine
In two weeks, retiring congressman and leading gay-rights activist Barney Frank will marry his partner Jim Ready, of Ogunquit, in Massachusetts. Then, he’ll work to ensure that same-sex nuptials are legal in Maine.
No Poliquin penalty as land shifted out of tax program
Georgetown selectmen allow the state treasurer to put his property in a less-generous tax abatement program and avoid penalties.
Poliquin to transfer land to different tax-break program
Georgetown selectmen approve the change from a program that has saved the state treasurer thousands of dollars in taxes.
Cornell du Houx stays quiet about re-election intentions
Maine’s Democratic chair stands by his call for the lawmaker to abandon his bid for a third Maine House term.
Withdraw from race? Cornell du Houx won’t say
However, the Brunswick lawmaker issues a 933-word response to the suggestion by the Democratic Party chairman that he drop his bid for a third term in the Legislature.