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Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Waterville voters to consider limited ban on plastic bags
A ‘yes’ vote would ban large retail and commercial businesses from dispensing plastic bags to customers leaving stores.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Oakland voters to elect 2 councilors, decide proposed fire station’s fate
As Dana Wrigley and Don Borman seek re-election to the council, Kelly Roderick hopes her third time running will be the charm; residents also will vote on a $2.6 million plan to build a fire station.
Posted inElection 2018, News, Politics
Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney
Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Supporters of ‘assisted dying’ work to get referendum before Maine voters in 2019
Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics, Schools and Education
Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers
Districts get extra state funds if they’re allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Days before election, Trump pushing fear of immigrants
The president vowsd to end the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship and sends thousands of troops to the Mexican border.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Two military veterans face off in Winslow’s only council race this season
Ben Twitchell, who has held the District 2 seat for six years, finds a challenge in newly eligible opponent Earl Watts.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Waterville voters in four wards to elect councilors, Board of Education members
Voting will be held 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Thomas College on West River Road.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Ads all the time: Maine’s tight 2nd District race is generating more than any other in the nation
In the 10-day period ending Oct. 25, an average of 26 television commercials aired per hour for the congressional election pitting Rep. Bruce Poliquin and challenger Jared Golden.