Every year in Maine, more than 8,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. About 3,000 of them die, making the disease the No. 1 killer of Mainers. In November, Maine voters will decide whether to spend $10 million of taxpayer money to pay for research aimed at finding a cure for cancer. Many of those voters […]
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Maine’s 1st District: Political newcomers challenge Pingree
PORTLAND — The two challengers seeking to unseat Maine’s Democratic 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree say they’re more in touch with average voters than the three-term congresswoman. Pingree, who enjoys a huge polling and financial advantage in the state’s left-leaning southern district, says that argument is tired and her record proves otherwise. Both Gorham […]
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Michaud offers plan to protect paper mill jobs in Maine
BREWER — Gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud unveiled a plan to protect the remaining paper mill jobs in Maine and help communities hit by mill closures during a press conference Thursday at the Eastern Maine Labor Council office. The plan, which Michaud said he would put into effect if he’s elected in November, […]
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Maine clerks prepare for onslaught of ballots
PORTLAND — In early voting, the voter shows up, fills out a ballot and drops it in a ballot box. Not so in Maine. Here, the voter requests an absentee ballot from a town clerk. The ballot is sealed in an envelope, signed and delivered to the town hall. The envelopes are checked against the […]
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King endorses Cain in 2nd Congressional District race
AUBURN — Independent Sen. Angus King is endorsing Democrat Emily Cain in the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The senator is touring a manufacturing plant in Auburn with Cain on Wednesday. They’ll also be holding a rally and discussion with University of Maine students on things like student loans. A recent Press Herald […]
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Bear referendum proponents sue Maine wildlife department
The group fighting to ban bear baiting, trapping and hounding in Maine has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife acted illegally in its campaign opposing the bear referendum. Question 1, the referendum to ban the use of bait, traps and dogs to hunt bear in Maine, is slated […]
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Boehner to visit Poliquin fundraiser tonight in Portland
PORTLAND — House Speaker John Boehner is heading to Maine to give a boost to Republican Bruce Poliquin’s bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat. The fundraiser at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland kicks off with a VIP reception at 6 p.m. Thursday. Poliquin supporters will shell out at least $1,000 to get […]
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Candidates for governor have about $2 million to spend before election
AUGUSTA — Spending by the three major candidates in the Maine governor’s race has reached $4.2 million with about 40 days left until the election. In total, the three campaigns have in excess of another $2 million to spend, according to new campaign finance reports filed Tuesday. That does not include what’s likely to be […]
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Michelle Obama to campaign for Michaud at UMaine campus
ORONO — First lady Michelle Obama is coming to Maine to campaign for Democrat Mike Michaud in the governor’s race. The Michaud campaign said Monday that Mrs. Obama and Michaud will appear together Oct. 3 at the University of Maine. They’ll be joined by Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards. The event is being […]
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LePage says he may avoid all debates
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage said Monday that he’s considering pulling out of debates that include Democrat Mike Michaud. The Republican governor told WMTW-TV that he doesn’t think he’ll share the stage with Michaud “from here on out,” criticizing the Democrat for a not denouncing a TV ad from an outside group that accuses LePage […]