Democrat Mana Abdi’s opponent, a Republican said, ‘Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office.’ Abdi is Muslim.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Bagshaw would work for Windham in Augusta
I am writing in support of Barbara Bagshaw for House District 106 on the eastern side of Windham. I’ve lived here for nearly three decades, and in recent years, I’ve felt like I’m living in the 1770s: taxation without representation. Our reps may have lost sight of who works for whom. Barbara Bagshaw gets it […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Caterina the right candidate to represent Scarborough
I strongly support Jean-Marie Caterina in the House District 126 primary election. I first met Jean-Marie Caterina when I worked with her husband Geoff MacLean as Scarborough firefighters and later when she and I worked together with the Buy Local Scarborough civic organization. Jean-Marie is a strong supporter and advocate for all facets of public […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Panel that reviews police shootings needs more staff, power to effect change, leaders say
The 15-member group was created in 2019 and began issuing reports last year, but it has no power to change policies or practices, its intended goal.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
State to begin issuing $850 checks this week, but envelopes in short supply
Maine Revenue Services expects to issue 200,000 refunds a week, meaning most of the 858,000 checks should be issued by the end of June – if the state has enough envelopes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
House District 126: Drew Gattine vs. Jean-Marie Caterina
The Maine Democratic Party chairman, who was termed out in 2020, is facing a three-term Scarborough town councilor in the Democratic primary.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
House District 119: Charles Skold vs. Susanne Robins
An activist and former Portland Democratic City Committee leader faces an educational curriculum designer and former League of Women Voters board member in the House District 119 Democratic primary.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Senate District 27: Jill Duson vs. Ken Capron
A former longtime Portland city councilor squares off against ‘a bear’ and out-of-the-box thinker for the Democratic nomination for the state Senate District 27 seat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Lewiston Rep. Cloutier: State budget invests in programs, services hardworking Mainers deserve
This spending plan brings Mainers financial relief and invests in education and retirement so our youngest and oldest residents can thrive.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers
A Portland city councilor says the governor has ‘largely ignored’ the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administration’s response ‘absolutely abysmal.’