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EMT challenges Harpswell’s McCreight in House District 51

by Elizabeth Clemente October 26, 2018November 20, 2019

HARPSWELL — Incumbent state Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell, is being challenged in November by first-time candidate Sean Hall, a Republican from Harpswell, in the race for House District 51. McCreight was elected in 2014 to represent the district, which covers Harpswell, West Bath and a small part of Brunswick. Hall works as a firefighter and […]

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2 Bath candidates square off again in House District 52 rematch

by Alex Lear October 26, 2018November 20, 2019

BATH — To secure a fourth and final term representing House District 52 in Augusta, Rep. Jennifer DeChant, D-Bath, must fend off a second challenge from Republican Bil Weidner. Weidner, of Washington Street, is a U.S. Navy veteran who served on a destroyer built in Bath. He is a member of VFW Post 7738, and […]

Election 2018, Maine Governor's race, Op-eds, Opinion, Politics

Commentary: Maine needs a governor who makes decisions based on evidence, empathy

by Mitchell Stein Special to the Press Herald October 26, 2018October 25, 2018

Attorney General Janet Mills will be that governor, representing Maine at its best.

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Our Endorsement: Questions 4 and 5 are part of effort to help build Maine’s workforce

by The Editorial Board October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

Approval of the bonds would fund investment in education in key fields in the UMaine System and community college campuses.

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York County treasurer: Two candidates seek position that voters might eliminate

by dina mendros Journal Tribune October 26, 2018October 25, 2018

Democrat Bob Mills of Biddeford and Republican Bradford Littlefield of Sanford hope to replace the current treasurer, but voters are also being asked whether to abolish the elected position.

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York County sheriff’s race pits incumbent against retired sergeant from his department

by Matt Byrne October 26, 2018October 25, 2018

Working conditions and staff morale at the jail are among the issues in the competition between Sheriff William L. King Jr. and former deputy and corrections officer Roger B. Hicks.

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Two running for York County register of deeds

by Journal Tribune October 25, 2018October 26, 2018

Republican Michael Provencher and Democrat Nancy Hammond are looking to fill the position now held by retiring Democrat Debra Anderson.

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Front-runners in governor’s race outline differences on drug crisis

by Scott Thistle October 25, 2018October 26, 2018

Republican Shawn Moody and Democrat Janet Mills, as well as independents Terry Hayes and Alan Caron, also take on abortion and health care as they debate for the second time this week.