Maine: Elaine Makas

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 18:09

Seven in Maine delegation are legislators

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

This year there were seven legislators in the Maine delegation to the Democratic National Convention, more than in recent history.

PolitickerME had the opportunity to talk with four state lawmakers at the delegation breakfast Thursday. State Rep. Elaine Makas (D-Lewiston) and Maine House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree (D-North Haven) are Obama delegates, and Rep. Cynthia Dill (D-Cape Elizabeth) and Sen. Phillip Bartlett (D-Gorham) are Clinton delegates.

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Mon, 08/25/2008 - 17:50

Makas meets up with her old friend Bowzer

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

DENVER -- Jon “Bowzer” Bauman considers Maine Rep. Elaine Makas (D-Lewiston) one of his biggest supporters when it comes to passing his pet project, “The Truth In Music” Act.

See our video interview with them below.

Bauman was a member of the band Sha Na Na and was in the movie Grease.

The act makes it illegal for performers to impersonate famous acts to sell tickets. The law requires cover groups to make it clear that they are not the real deal.

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Fri, 08/15/2008 - 11:08

Roll call for Hillary: Her delegates say yes, Obama delegates divided

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are on both sides of the fence when it comes to having a roll call vote for Hillary Clinton.

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Wed, 03/19/2008 - 13:13

Franco-American Day at the State House

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Wednesday was the seventh annual Franco-American Day at the State House, a day to celebrate French heritage in Maine during the International Francophone Week.

State Sen. Lisa Marrache, D-Waterville, was in charge of the show.

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Mon, 12/17/2007 - 20:44

Lewiston Mayor to seek House seat

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Lewiston Mayor Laurent Gilbert Sr. will run for the Maine House of Representatives in 2008.

He filed registration papers with the Ethics Commission Thursday to seek the seat now held by Rep. Elaine Makas, D-Lewiston, who plans to run for the state Senate next year.

Gilbert won the mayoral seat in a special election this February, and was re-elected in November.

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Mon, 11/12/2007 - 10:07