I don’t generally send letters in response to letters. However, the sentiments expressed by Newell Augur (July 2) bear reiteration. I couldn’t agree more with his assessments of the recent partisan landscape around local elections. It is almost tragic that political affiliation or loyalty would be seen as indicative of any candidate’s suitability for serving […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco residents to vote on town budget July 28
CASCO — Residents will vote on the town meeting warrant Tuesday, July 28. The $4,088,174 town budget is a 2.7% increase from last year’s $3.98 million budget. There is no information available on how the budget increase will affect the tax rate. The current tax rate is $15.40 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The […]
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Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband
Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Carlow to face Durrell in November for House 16 seat
Lindsey Atkinson wins the Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham voters easily pass $42.7M school budget
The School Committee chairman thanks the community for its support “as we look to a challenging year ahead” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine voters get mixed messages on mail-in ballot postage
Amid a rapid switch to absentee voting, many Mainers aren’t sure how much postage is required to mail in their votes – and aren’t getting good answers.
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Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
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State opens public comment on wording of ballot question to stop CMP corridor
The 30-day comment period is strictly for comments regarding whether the chosen wording accurately reflects the referendum’s intent.
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Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections
The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can’t appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Candidates enter November race for Legislature
With no primary runoffs necessary in the Lakes Region, the ballots are set for November.