PORTLAND, Maine — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows will face off Monday night for a political debate that — if their recent forums are any indication — will feature sharp ideological contrasts and engaging oration from two masterful communicators. After nearly 18 years in the U.S. Senate, Collins consistently receives […]
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Live chat: Should Lewiston legalize marijuana possession for adults?
Live Blog Election 2014, Lewiston Question 2: Recreational Marijuana Initiative Voters in Lewiston and South Portland go to the polls Nov. 4 to decide on a marijuana initiative that would decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana within city limits. A yes vote would allow adults 21-years-old and older to possess an ounce […]
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Lewiston becomes a battleground as marijuana friends and foes prepare for statewide fight
Lewiston Question 2 forum: SunJournal.com will host an online forum with supporters and opponents of Lewiston’s legal marijuana initiative at noon on Monday, Oct. 27, at www.sunjournal.com. Live Blog Election 2014, Lewiston Question 2: Recreational Marijuana Initiative LEWISTON — Don’t expect the streets of Lewiston to turn into one big pot festival next month, […]
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Michaud raises $440,000 in race, LePage $271,000
PORTLAND — Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud raised nearly $440,000 in the latest campaign finance reporting period, outpacing Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who raised $271,000 in their tight race. Independent candidate Eliot Cutler, who has trailed Michaud and LePage in polls, raised $183,000 in the period, which ran from mid-September to Tuesday. Of the […]
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Cutler asks Michaud to drop out, but new poll suggests no surge for independent
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler has challenged Democratic nominee Mike Michaud to release his voters to Cutler prior to Election Day if Michaud does not think he can beat Republican Gov. Paul LePage. The Michaud campaign reacted incredulously to the challenge and said it’s Cutler — who has consistently polled 20 points […]
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Cain, Poliquin defend records in final debate of heated 2nd District race
PORTLAND — During the final debate of this election season, the three candidates competing for Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District seat were taken to task on the claims they have made and attacks they have leveled at each other. Democratic nominee Emily Cain was asked by the moderator, WCSH-TV anchor Pat Callaghan, about the claim […]
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Both sides of bear hunt ballot question spend $1.6M on TV ads
AUGUSTA — The two groups fighting over a ballot measure in Maine that would ban the use of dogs, bait and traps for bear hunting have spent $1.6 million to run television advertisements, according to information released Thursday by the Center for Public Integrity. The pro-ban group Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting has spent $860,500 […]
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WMTW cancels congressional debate after Cain pulls out
PORTLAND — A Maine television station canceled a debate in the race for the 2nd Congressional District seat after Democrat Emily Cain said she wouldn’t attend. WMTW-TV had planned to host a debate between Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin on Tuesday. WMTW said Cain told the station Thursday she would skip the debate because independent […]
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55% school funding by state may never happen
AUGUSTA — Maine’s inability to meet its voter-mandated funding obligations for public education was among the most-discussed topics during the five gubernatorial debates, which concluded this week. Two candidates — independent Eliot Cutler and Democrat Mike Michaud — have pledged to find a way to meet the state’s statutory requirement to fund 55 percent of […]
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Bellows and Collins spar over Ebola, health care and terrorism in debate
BANGOR — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, and her Democratic challenger, Shenna Bellows, sparred over numerous issues facing the Maine and the nation during an hourlong debate Wednesday night at Husson University. Wednesday’s debate was broadcast live on Maine Public Television, which partnered with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce to stage the event. […]