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Lawmakers consider bill requiring Maine voters to show photo ID at polls

Supporters say a photo ID mandate would boost public confidence in Maine elections, but opponents, including Gov. Mills, say it would do far more harm than good.

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Thomaston Town Clerk to leave in September

THOMASTON — Town Clerk Melissa Stevens has given notice she will be leaving her position with the town, but will stay on to train her replacement.

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Longtime Knox County administrator resigns

ROCKLAND — Knox County s longtime administrator Andrew Hart has resigned.

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Maine town manager dies saving his son after both fall through ice

The manager of a town in Maine died after saving his 4-year-old son from a frozen pond that they both fell into while on a walk Friday.

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Kevin Howell, Carmel Maine town manager, dies after falling through ice – NECN

Kevin Howell, 51, of Carmel, was crossing a portion of Etna Pond with his son less than a mile from their house around 6:30 a.m. Friday when they broke through.

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Carmel town manager who drowned 'loved the community'

During his eight years as town manager, Kevin Howell rarely took a full day off and was always working to help his community.

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Maine Town Manager Dies Saving Son After Both Fall Through Frozen Pond

Kevin Howell, 51, the town manager in Carmel, Maine, and his 4-year-old son fell through the ice while crossing a pond. He rescued his son, who ran home to get help.

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Skowhegan officials consider electronic voting system for annual Town Meeting

Officials have discussed replacing the centuries-old tradition of residents publicly raising their hands to vote with hopes of increasing voter turnout at the annual meeting that sets municipal spending priorities.

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Town Clerks in Maine Accuse No Labels of Deceptive Voter Registration Practices

Town Clerks in Maine Accuse No Labels of Deceptive Voter Registration Practices
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Old Town city manager lauded for leadership

Old Town city manager lauded for leadership
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