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Politics & Government

2012

Voters to face choices among candidates in primary election

Maine voters will be facing some full slates of candidates in the primary election on Tuesday, June 12. With U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe deciding not to seek reelection, 11 candidates have jumped into the race for U.S. Senate.

2012

Commission approves license for Point Lepreau

Following public hearings last October and December, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced on February 17 its decision to renew the operating license for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station for a five-year period, until June 30, 2017.

2011

Bills address gambling, elvers, energy options and tribal issues

Adopting guidelines for casino gambling in Maine, allowing communities to benefit from local renewable energy projects, expanding the elver fishery and making it a crime to falsely affiliate oneself with a federally recognized tribe are among the topics of bills that area legislators have...

2011

Delegation meets with LePage to keep Downeast prison open

The Washington County legislative delegation, including Senate President Kevin Raye, met on October 25 with Governor Paul LePage and Corrections Commissioner Joseph Ponte to relay concerns regarding the proposed closure of the Down East Correctional Facility (DECF) in Bucks Harbor.

2011

Calais racino may head out to referendum

A proposal for a racino in Calais run by the Passamaquoddy Tribe appears to be headed out again to a statewide vote, with Governor Paul LePage expected to veto legislation that would authorize the gaming facilities in Washington County and Biddeford.

2011

Conservatives, Williamson win election

Election results in New Brunswick Southwest and throughout the province mirrored the national trend on May 2, as voters chose a majority of Conservative Party candidates, boosted the standing of the New Democratic Party and dropped the Liberals.

2011

Five candidates vying for seat in Canadian election on May 2

Five candidates are seeking to replace a longtime member of parliament who is not seeking reelection for the Southwest New Brunswick seat in the Canadian general election on Monday, May 2.