Mathieu Duvall Age: 56 Occupation: Education administrator Political experience: Auburn Planning Board; mayor’s ad hoc committee on housing; 2025 Comprehensive Plan update committee. Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Although I am running unopposed for my seat, I want to express my core belief as it relates to governance. […]
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Auburn City Council at-large seat: Platz running unopposed
Adam Platz Age: 39 Occupation: CFO/Business owner Political experience: One term as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? Over the past two years on both the City Council and the School Committee, I’ve tried to show what commitment and collaboration really mean. I do my homework, listen […]
Auburn City Council at-large seat: Gerry running unopposed
Belinda Gerry Age: 66 Occupation: Auburn city councilor, at-large; Notary public Political experience: Three terms in the Maine Legislature; three terms as Auburn city councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? As a lifelong Auburn resident and through my public service I have built a strong relationship within our community […]
Auburn City Council Ward 5: Walker unopposed for 8th term
Leroy Walker Age: 76 Occupation: Retired Political experience: Seven terms as Ward 5 councilor Why do you think you’re the most qualified, or best candidate, for this seat? My experience comes from being a city of Auburn employee for close to 40 years, and then becoming a city councilor and holding that position for the past […]
Janet Mills looks to challenge Susan Collins in an effort to flip U.S. Senate
Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor will have to fend off primary challenges from several others, including Graham Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign has garnered attention.
Meet the candidates running for Auburn City Council
While all seven council seats are up for election, only three are contested races.
Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene hosting Harvest Party | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene at 184 Main St. in Lisbon Falls will hosting their annual Harvest Party on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5-7 p.m. There will be games, a hayride, supper-type foods, snacks and candy. It is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call me at 376-7962. — Laural, Lisbon Falls ANSWER: […]
New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface
In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.
Rumford woman with cancer organizes sunset hiking fundraiser
Corey Coolidge-Chase is entering her third round of cancer treatments.
More than 200 stolen flags replaced at veterans’ graves in Camden
Aubuchon Hardware in Rumford is acknowledged for raising funds to replace the stolen flags and markers at Mount View Cemetery.