Social media accounts Website: www.melaniesachsforme.com FB: Melanie Sachs for ME Instagram: @melaniesachsforme Occupation: Licensed clinical social worker Education: BA, political science, Bates College; Master’s of Science and Social Administration, Mandel School, Case Western Reserve University; currently enrolled in post-grad certificate program in Business Data Analytics through University of New Hampshire. Community Organizations: – Award Winning […]
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Jeffrey K. Pierce, Maine House 53
Social media accounts Facebook.com/Pierce For House Occupation: Building Contractor Education: K-12, 30 years in business Community Organizations: Alewife Harvesters of Maine (Executive Director) Dresden Planning Board (Chair) Dresden Budget Review Board (Chair) Dresden School Board (RSU 2) Plant Memorial Home (Board President) Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Love outdoor recreation in Maine, fishing being #1 , […]
The View From Here: Collins not in the middle of health care debate
There is a substantive policy debate in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, but it’s between Democrat Sara Gideon and independent Lisa Savage.
Poll shows Gideon with large lead over Collins, but leaves out 2 independent candidates
The Quinnipiac University survey shows the Democrat up 54% to 42% over Sen. Susan Collins, but pollsters didn’t ask about independents Lisa Savage and Max Linn.
Michael Lawler, Maine House 50
Social media accounts: N/A Occupation: Retired Education: Creighton University Community Organizations: Maine Amateur Radio Foundation, Incorporated (Board of Directors) Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Amateur radio call sign KØLDO Family status: Married, two sons. Years in the Legislature: None Committee assignments (if elected): Veterans and Legal Affairs Q&A 1) Are you satisfied with the state’s response […]
Bradford Pattershall, Maine Senate 24
Social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/BradPattershallforMaineSenate Occupation: Attorney Education: I graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1990; Colby College (bachelor’s in economics) in 1994; and the University of Maine School of Law (J.D., cum laude) in 1999. Community Organizations: Town of Freeport Board of Assessment Review (previous) Commissioner, Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices […]
Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
Feds to pay Maine lobstermen $50 million to offset trade war losses
Maine lobstermen are eligible for up to $250,000 each as part of a $527 million fishing industry bailout to help offset the impact of China’s retaliatory tariffs.
PAC spending on tires, clothing spurs complaint against state Republican leader
But it is unclear how the Maine Ethics Commission will come down on the complaint because rules governing political action committees are different than those for Clean Elections candidates.
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