AUGUSTA — Shortly after it became clear Tuesday night that Bruce Poliquin had sewn up the Republican party’s nomination in Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District, he made it clear that he would need opponent Kevin Raye’s supporters if he is to win the general election in November. “We are going to need Kevin, we’re going […]
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Moderate New England Republicans continue to fade
OAKLAND (AP) — The defeat of an establishment Republican by a conservative firebrand for the party’s nomination for Maine’s open congressional seat brought traditional moderate New England Republicans one step closer to extinction in a region that they once dominated. Tuesday’s primary pitted Kevin Raye, a former chief of staff to longtime centrist Sen. Olympia […]
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Bellows plans to campaign while walking across Maine
AUGUSTA — The Democrat aiming to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November said Friday that she’s planning a 350-mile trek across Maine where she hopes to listen to voters’ concerns and learn about thriving local businesses. Shenna Bellows’ three-and-a-half-week journey by foot from Houlton to Kittery will begin next month. On the trip, which […]
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Michaud proposes inspector general to oversee DHHS
AUGUSTA — Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud said Thursday that if elected, he will create a state-level Office of Inspector General to fight “waste, fraud and abuse” in the Department of Health and Human Services. Michaud’s announcement appeared to be in reaction to a message that Republican Gov. Paul LePage has been focused on […]
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Construction group endorses LePage for governor again
GRAY — Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday during a campaign stop at a gravel pit that the state’s economy would be much better off if Democrats in the Legislature hadn’t spent the past two years turning away dozens of his policy initiatives. LePage’s comments came during an event where the Associated Builders and Contractors of […]
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Cutler vows to be Maine’s ‘education governor;’ LePage and Michaud also tout records
PORTLAND — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler on Tuesday rolled out his education platform in whistle-stops in Bangor and Portland. Cutler, of Cape Elizabeth, is running against incumbent Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Maine’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democrat from East Millinocket. Michaud is leaving Congress to run for governor. Cutler, […]
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Political sign knocked over by vehicle in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are investigating who is responsible for knocking down a political sign with a vehicle Tuesday. A large sign put up by selectman candidate Ron Chadwick on the side of Route 133/Park Street, across from Diamond Road, was struck by a vehicle with wide tires, police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said Tuesday. […]
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Cutler campaign outspends rivals in Maine governor’s race
Learn About Tableau AUGUSTA — Independent Eliot Cutler continues to far outpace incumbent Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in spending on the 2014 governor’s race, despite the fact that contributions to his campaign, especially in recent weeks, have been meager. While the Cutler campaign insists that the absence of a […]
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Jay voters to consider proposed $5.5 million town budget, ordinances
JAY — Voters will decided on a proposed $5.5 million municipal budget and two ordinances, including an Animal Control Ordinance, at the polls Tuesday, June 10. Voting will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building. The door to enter the polls is on the right side of the building facing […]