Gov. Janet Mills has more than double the amount of money raised by former Gov. Paul LePage and more than triple her Republican challenger’s totals for the last month.
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As vote nears on Fairfield water expansion project, state says it’s unable to fund filter systems ‘in perpetuity’
Fairfield is considering a $48 million expansion of the public water system as a way to help those with private wells that testing has found to be contaminated by PFAS.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to Biden’s speech
Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins call for common-sense proposals, and Rep. Chellie Pingree says it is time to push partisanship aside to stem gun violence.
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Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
He calls for expanded background checks, red flag laws, safe storage laws and a ban on assault weapons.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Republican congressional primary suddenly turns red hot
Liz Caruso and Bruce Poliquin clash as June 14 primary approaches in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Three candidates running for two seats on Norway Select Board
Incumbents Thomas Curtis and Ryan Lorrain are facing a challenge from Danielle Wadsworth.
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Tiffany Bond gains spot on congressional ballot in Maine’s 2nd District
Bond’s entry into the race eliminates the prospect of a one-on-one contest between Jared Golden and Bruce Poliquin.
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Independent qualifies for Maine governor’s race
Sam Hunkler, 65-year-old doctor from Beals, said he’s mounting an independent bid for governor to provide voters with a choice outside of the traditional two-party system.
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Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to the FBI about Trump, Russia ties
The case was the first courtroom test of special counsel John Durham since his appointment 3 years ago to search for government misconduct during the investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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Primaries, special election launch 2022 election season in Maine
Contested primaries for the 2nd Congressional District seat and more than a dozen seats in the Legislature, plus a special state Senate election in Hancock County, will take place on June 14.