Frank Richards is running for the 10-member board’s only Vassalboro seat.
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Another White House adviser who raised concerns over Ukraine quits, is testifying
Tim Morrison, former top adviser for Russian and European affairs, first alerted the acting ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, about Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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House Democrats pass rules for bringing impeachment inquiry into the open
The resolution, passed on a near party-line vote, clears the way for nationally televised hearings.
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Democrats set stage for approval of impeachment ground rules
The House is expected to vote Thursday to approve the 8 pages of procedures in the inquiry into President Trump.
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Longtime select person, budget committee member, newcomer vie for two China select board seats
Three other local positions are unopposed and three more have no candidates. Residents to choose path forward on medical marijuana facilities in town. Voting will take place 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the portable building at 571 Lakeview Drive.
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After opposing impeachment inquiry, Golden set to join Pingree in voting for open hearings
Both Maine’s U.S. House members said testimony in the proceedings against President Trump should be in a public setting.
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Jared Golden favors formal impeachment inquiry to investigate President Trump
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District representative remains unsure whether the president should be impeached, but favors a fair process to figure out what Donald Trump has done.
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Thursday last day for no-questions-asked Maine absentee ballots
After that, voters will need to show extenuating circumstances to request an absentee ballot for Tuesday’s election.
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PAC that Sara Gideon ran is fined $500 for campaign finance violations in 2016
Gideon, Maine’s House speaker and a 2020 challenger to Sen. Susan Collins, had previously admitted to the violations, but Republicans draw attention to the complaint in a new ad.
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Political gadfly 1st to sign up for NH presidential primary
The New Hampshire primary typically attracts dozens of candidates because of the ease in getting on the ballot.