Evan Belanger

Staff Writer

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November 1, 2014

Jones, Kinney vie for Maine House District 99 seat

Incumbent Rep. Brian Jones, D-Freedom, is challenged by Republican MaryAnne Kinney in the election.
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October 31, 2014

Former teacher, Oakland police officer seek place on RSU 18 school board

The two candidates to succeed Laura Tracy, the current school board chairwoman, are newcomers to elected politics
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October 31, 2014

Four vying for two town council seats in Winslow

The only incumbent, Jerry Quirion, faces a construction company project manager, a former church pastor and an executive assistant for re-election.
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October 31, 2014

Nadeau, Morissette in another Winslow rematch for Maine House District 78

Democrat incumbent Catherine Nadeau faces Republican Susan Morissette in the rubber match after three elections pitting the two.
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October 31, 2014

1975 cold case murder probe revived in Newport

State police are seeking new evidence in the murder of Ellen Choate, who disappeared in 1975, and whose remains were found in Newport in 1977.
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October 30, 2014

Former House speaker faces Sidney Democrat in race for House District 77

Sharp differences have emerged between Rep. Robert Nutting, R-Oakland, and his Democratic challenger, Alan Tibbetts of Sidney
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October 29, 2014

Two seek Oakland Town Council seat

Incumbent Councilor Mark Fisher is facing a challenge from Harold Buzzell Jr., a firefighter.
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October 25, 2014

Thayer Center for Health opens doors to public

The recently completed $16 million renovation allows MaineGeneral Health to consolidate medical services that had been scattered in several Waterville area locations.
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October 24, 2014

FairPoint strikers urge Colby trustee to help resolve dispute

Striking IBEW members picketed a meeting of the Colby College Board of Trustees because one of its members is chief investment officer for Fairpoint’s biggest investor.
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October 23, 2014

Waterville, Augusta FairPoint employees say they’re in it for long haul

About 800 striking employees on Thursday received their last paycheck as the strike against FairPoint enters its second week.