The independent praises Maine’s Democratic governor for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inElection 2022, News, Politics
Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
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Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Chesterville residents vie for selectman’s position
Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping debt-relief proposal laid out by President Biden in late August.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign
Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
LePage says Gov. Mills’ policies have fueled drug use, crime
Gov. Janet Mills defended her support for harm reduction efforts such as needle exchanges and anti-overdose medication, and Democrats said former Gov. Paul LePage put people at risk by opposing such measures.
Posted inElection 2022
First gubernatorial debate is coming: Got a question?
The first debate between Maine’s three candidates for governor will take place at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Watch it livestreamed here.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Three contenders clash in what may be the only 2nd District congressional debate
Candidates in televised debate offer different takes on a wide array of issues.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Gov. Mills widens fundraising advantage over LePage
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills holds a more than 2-1 fundraising advantage over former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, and she also is benefiting from millions in spending by outside groups attacking her opponent.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Steamed about lobster: Maine congressional candidates get snippy over donation
Congressional candidates in a hotly contested Maine race are sparring about a contribution from the leader of a conservation group that has discouraged consumers from buying lobster.