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Fairlee Lisa Albee

Saco — Fairlee Lisa Albee, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2019. She was born November 14, 1963, in Derry, New Hampshire, the daughter of Colin and Joan Lahde Albee. Fairlee served in the Army and was stationed in Germany for eight years. She worked in Human Resources for the federal […]

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Arthur J. Martel

SANFORD — Arthur J. Martel, 76, a lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019, in Sanford. He was born in Sanford on August 24, 1942, the son of Conrad and Mathilda (Plante) Martel. He attended St. Ignatius School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966. After his discharge […]

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Chenette bill to limit former lawmakers becoming lobbyists passes unanimously

AUGUSTA — Legislation closing a loophole which allows former legislators to become lobbyists at the conclusion of their government service awaits the governor’s signature for final approval. LD 76, “An Act to Strengthen the Integrity of the Legislature by Extending the Waiting Period before Legislators May Engage in Any Amount of Compensated Lobbying,” sponsored by […]

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Biddeford representative selected as leader for progressive network

WASHINGTON — A state representative from Biddeford was recently chosen to join a national network of state and local elected officials promoting a pro-growth, progressive agenda on the local level. Democratic Representative Ryan Fecteau, who represents part of Biddeford, is serving his third term in the Maine Legislature and is the assistant House majority leader. […]

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Shortage of emergency dispatchers prompts Maine to consider improving benefits

A nagging shortage of emergency dispatchers who answer calls to police and fire departments around the state has prompted legislation that could improve the pension benefits earned by the workers. Legislators on Monday will hear testimony on a bill that would open up special state retirement plans that previously were available only to police, fire […]