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Election 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized

Mills, LePage trade blame for high energy costs

by Penelope Overton October 24, 2022October 25, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage tangled over inflation and the economy in a televised debate Monday.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia

by David G. Savage Los Angeles Times (Tribune News Service) October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

The Supreme Court justice gives a Georgia district attorney until Thursday to tell the high court why Sen. Lindsey Graham should have to appear before a grand jury investigating whether Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.

Election 2022, Health, Maine

Mills, LePage clash on health care policies

by Joe Lawlor October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

The gubernatorial candidates have diverging views and records on how to handle opioids, the pandemic and other issues.

Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Maine housing officials say Poliquin campaign story is false

by Associated Press October 23, 2022October 24, 2022

The Republican candidate’s claim that illegal immigrants bumped a woman from a housing list is harmful misinformation, they say.

Election 2022, Maine, New England, News, Politics

Outsider Sam Hunkler embraces an alternative way to run for office

by Colin Woodard October 23, 2022October 23, 2022

Can a retired doctor from Down East get elected Maine governor without money, staff, political experience or a platform? The independent candidate intends to find out.

Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics

In a city of divided loyalties, Lewiston voters cite economy and abortion as top concerns

by Randy Billings October 23, 2022October 24, 2022

Both Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage have carried the city on their previous paths to the Blaine House.

Election 2022, Politics

Poll: Economic issues top Maine voter concerns, abortion ranks lower

by Randy Billings October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

The Pan Atlantic Research of Portland poll released Thursday suggests that voters are not blaming high prices and taxes on incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, who held a 10 percentage-point lead among poll respondents over former two-term, Republican Gov. Paul LePage.