Candidate meetings scheduled in Orland April 23, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ORLAND — A town hall meeting with Jared Golden is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery. Golden, a Democratic congressional candidate for Maine’s Second District, will speak with voters and answer questions at this event. Golden is currently assistant majority leader in Maine’s House of Representatives, representing …
Maine House GOP candidates line up April 18, 2018 by Kate Cough on News, Politics Part 2 of 2: The Republicans ELLSWORTH — Crocuses and songbirds aren’t the only ones poking their heads out with the warmer weather. Candidates are also up and singing — for votes. Come November, eight Democrats and eight Republicans will vie for 16 district seats in Hancock County. The June 12 primaries will largely be …
Maine Supreme Court affirms ranked choice for June primaries April 18, 2018 by Jack Dodson on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — The Maine Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that ranked choice voting (RCV) should be used in the June 12 primaries, issuing a key decision in a series of challenges to the new voting rules. At issue in the case was whether Secretary of State Matt Dunlap has the statutory ability to implement RCV according …
Lacking contests, June 12 primary to be a formality April 12, 2018 by Kate Cough on News, Politics This year, the race for House of Representatives in Hancock County will include 16 candidates vying for eight district seats.
Hancock County Dems meeting April 19 April 12, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — The Democratic leader in the Maine Senate, Troy Jackson, will be the featured guest at the April 19 monthly meeting of the Hancock County Democratic Committee. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the theater room of the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth. Sen. Jackson will lead a discussion about how a …
Deadline looming for write-in treasurer candidates April 5, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — Hancock County residents will not see any candidates for the office of county treasurer on the Nov. 6 ballot. Current Treasurer Janet Eldridge has said she would not seek another term. However, there is still a short window of time to be a write-in candidate on the ballot, according to Hancock County Commissioners …
Ranked choice voting judged good to go April 4, 2018 by Jack Dodson on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — A superior court judge ruled Tuesday that ranked choice voting (RCV) should continue as planned for the June primaries. Her ruling followed a court battle that began late last week. Just as state officials were ready to implement RCV, a new wrinkle announced by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap last Thursday cast doubt …
Nathalie Arruda seeking District 131 House seat April 3, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ORLAND — Nathalie Arruda of Orland has announced her candidacy for the seat representing District 131 (Orland, Dedham, Otis, Penobscot, Verona Island, Prospect and Stockton Springs) in the Maine State Legislature. Arruda, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent state Rep. Karl Ward (R-Dedham), who is seeking a third term. Arruda, a 35-year-old mother of three and …
Bar Harbor attorney to run for probate judge March 27, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on News, Politics BAR HARBOR — Attorney Lynne Williams intends to run for the office of Hancock County probate judge as a Democrat. The term of the current probate judge, William Blaisdell IV, is up in November. Blaisdell intends to seek another term, according to one his staff. Williams said she would like to make the guardianship process …
Lockman to seek fourth term as District 137 rep March 26, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — State Rep. Larry Lockman (R-Amherst) has announced that he will be seeking re-election to his fourth term representing District 137 in the Maine House of Representatives. In making the announcement, Lockman had the following message for his constituents: “It is an honor to serve as the representative for the people of District 137. …
