AUGUSTA — A Freeport man who was running for Maine governor — but “not really” — has dropped out of the race. The relatively unknown fourth candidate in the Maine governor’s race, Lee Schultheis, said Friday that has withdrawn his name from the ballot in November. The 58-year-old independent played on the fact that his […]
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Cutler hits LePage hard on economic policy
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler, who touted an economic development plan Thursday that rehashed some of the policy proposals he’s discussed in recent months, lashed out at Republican Gov. Paul LePage for talking more about jobs than planning to create them during his first term as governor. “A lot of people who […]
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Alex Willette resigns Maine House leadership position
AUGUSTA — Assistant House Minority Leader Alex Willette of Mapleton, who earlier this summer became the spokesman for Gov. Paul LePage’s re-election campaign, resigned from his House seat on Thursday. Willette, who represents House District 7 in central Aroostook County, said he resigned because his job with the LePage campaign and his fledgling legal career […]
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Cain and Michaud pick up endorsement for fighting for seniors
AUBURN — In a tag-team appearance Thursday, two of the top Democratic candidates in the fall elections accepted a pair of boxing gloves from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare for their efforts to protect those programs for senior citizens and others. U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District and a […]
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Bill Clinton praises Michaud at Portland rally
PORTLAND — Former President Bill Clinton, known for his engaging and energizing off-the-cuff speeches, lived up to expectations Tuesday at a rally in favor of Democratic nominee for Maine governor Mike Michaud. Clinton, one of the most popular presidents in recent history, was quick to reference his previous visits to Maine in 2010, when he […]
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Former President Clinton to campaign for Michaud in Maine governor’s race
PORTLAND — Former President Bill Clinton is visiting Maine on Tuesday to give a boost to Democrat Mike Michaud’s campaign for governor. More than 1,500 people are expected to attend the 8 p.m. event at the Portland Exposition Building, where Clinton will rally the party faithful and raise money for the Democrat hoping to defeat […]
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Maine election 2014: What you need to know
AUGUSTA — On Nov. 4, Maine will elect a governor and three of its four members of Congress. The state’s voters also will again decide whether to ban bear baiting and settle six bond questions. Here are status reports on those key elections as the Pine Tree State’s political candidates and their backers open the throttle […]
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Maine 2nd Congressional Race: Poliquin asks Richardson to drop out
AUGUSTA — Republican Bruce Poliquin wants independent candidate Blaine Richardson to get out of the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The Kennebec Journal reports that Poliquin called Richardson on Thursday night, asking him to drop out of the race. Richardson says that Poliquin believes that the independent will be to blame if Democrat […]
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Cutler unveils welfare reform proposal
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler joined the campaign debate on welfare reform Wednesday with a plan that calls for public assistance recipients to repay some of the benefits they receive and for the state to provide cash incentives for recipients who complete their high school education or ensure the educational success of […]
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LePage gives Androscoggin GOP pep talk in Auburn
[View the story “LePage gives Androscoggin GOP pep talk in Auburn” on Storify] AUBURN — During a visit to celebrate the Maine Republican Party’s new Androscoggin County headquarters at 120 Center St. on Wednesday, Gov. Paul LePage delivered a 30-minute pep talk to the party faithful. Cheering him on were about 100 people and Maine […]