BANGOR — A campaign commercial focusing on an effort to weigh school children in Maine has sparked a row involving congressional opponents and state medical associations. The National Republican Congressional Committee released the ad last week. It criticizes Democrat Emily Cain, who is running against Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin. The ad depicts mothers chiding a […]
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Rep. Bruce Poliquin to give away Wells Fargo campaign donation
PORTLAND — Officials say U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin will give away a $2,000 campaign donation he received from Wells Fargo after he condemned the bank last week for allegedly scamming customers. Poliquin officials confirmed Tuesday that the 2nd District Republican plans to give away the money, but further details have yet to be decided. It’s […]
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Cain is the responsible one
In his recent letter (Sept. 25), Thomas Shields praised Bruce Poliquin for his role in paying off the hospital debt and bridging a gap in state retirement funding when he was state treasurer. While it is true that the hospital debt was paid, two rural hospitals have closed in Maine since 2010. Rural hospitals are […]
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Rep. Bruce Poliquin only to debate Emily Cain twice
AUGUSTA — U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s campaign said Tuesday that the Republican from Maine’s 2nd District will debate just twice on TV ahead of a November rematch with Democrat Emily Cain, who said he was evading questions about his record. Poliquin and Cain debated four times during their open 2014 race. This year, the Republican […]
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Poliquin deserves to be re-elected
Congressman Bruce Poliquin is a first-class individual. He has worked tirelessly to serve the people of the Second Congressional District. His opponent, Emily Cain, identifies with the tax-and-spend liberal Democrat party. Her ads against Rep. Poliquin are false and misleading. When Poliquin was state treasurer in 2010, he and Gov. Paul LePage found a large, […]
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Cain will support senior citizens
The “buyer beware” slogan gets people’s attention. This year, voters beware. As a senior, I am concerned about re-electing Bruce Poliquin. His record in Congress shows he votes his party’s line. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is on record planning to cut “entitlements” — code for Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Poliquin voted […]
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Rep. Bruce Poliquin hosts substance abuse seminar
AUBURN — In a Congressional Town Hall meeting hosted by Maine 2nd District Congressman Bruce Poliquin, local experts on treatment of substance use disorders outlined steps in an effort called “Operation Community SAFER.” “This is a painful issue,” Poliquin said. He said the program is aimed at “helping families who are trying to help someone […]
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Rep. Bruce Poliquin was often late with property taxes
PORTLAND (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin touts fiscal discipline, but he and his real estate company were late paying taxes dozens of times. A review of property tax records in the Maine communities of Oakland, Phippsburg, Georgetown and Bath indicates the freshman lawmaker from Oakland was assessed interest 31 times for tardy payments […]
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Legion state convention honors state citizens
BANGOR — The American Legion Department of Maine held its annual state convention June 17 to 19. Led by State Commander Ronald Rainfrette of Lincolnville, a good representation of members from across the state were in attendance, including Legionnaires, members of the Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders. After the grand […]
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Emily Caine outraises Rep. Bruce Poliquin in latest FEC filing period
AUGUSTA — In the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Emily Cain reports outraising Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin in the latest filing period, although his $2 million campaign chest is more than double hers. Cain lost to Poliquin in a 2014 race that broke Maine fundraising records for a House race. From April to […]