AUGUSTA — A Republican candidate for governor in Maine was drawing national media attention Tuesday for telling a Maine radio show this week that public school staff could use fire extinguishers to disable a would-be school shooter. Shawn Moody, of Gorham, the founder of Moody’s Collision Centers, made the comments to Bangor-based WVOM radio station […]
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Lewiston native Mark Dion hopes to be Maine's next governor
After working at a bakery following his graduation from Lewiston High School in 1972, Mark Dion hoped to find an easier job at the Lewiston Brass Works and Foundry. Things did not quite turn out that way. His new employer figured that since Dion was used to ovens, he would be perfect working the furnaces. […]
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Chellie Pingree considers running for Maine governor in 2018
First District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is considering a run for governor in 2018. “Chellie is considering a run for Governor and will make a decision by the end of the month,” Jesse Connolly, a political spokesman for Pingree, wrote in an email to the Press Herald Monday. Pingree, a progressive Democrat, was first elected […]
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Shawn Moody recruits Paul LePage's daughter and former advisers
Body shop entrepreneur Shawn Moody, a former independent who joined the Republican Party in October, has assembled a team of former members of Gov. Paul LePage’s staff for his anticipated run for governor in 2018. Moody, of Gorham, is expected to announce his candidacy Tuesday. He said previously that he would disclose his intentions by Thanksgiving. […]
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Former Lewiston and Auburn mayor John Jenkins to run for governor
John Jenkins, a former state legislator and mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn, has registered with the Maine Ethics Commission as a candidate for governor in 2018. Jenkins said public service has been “my calling all along” and he wants to “climb in the ring, get in the arena” and take a shot at the […]
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Independent Alan Caron jumps into governor's race
Alan Caron (submitted photo) By the age when most people graduate from high school, Alan Caron was a ninth-grade dropout, married with two children, loading tractor-trailers on the night shift to scrape by. It’s not exactly the typical background for someone vying to serve as the next governor of Maine. But Caron, a Freeport resident […]
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Terry Hayes launches independent bid for governor
State Treasurer Terry Hayes launched her independent bid for governor Monday with a plea for civility in public life and a welcoming attitude toward the new Mainers who are the key to the state’s future success. “I have this vision for Maine that is so optimistic and inclusive – and the only way I can […]
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Garrett Mason vows to put Maine first as he enters race for governor
Sen. Garrett Mason, R-Lisbon, announces his intention to run for governor at a rally in Lewiston. LEWISTON — Hoping to become Maine’s youngest elected governor, state Sen. Majority Leader Garrett Mason told a crowd of nearly 200 supporters Thursday that “it’s time to seize the moment, rise up and fight for Maine.” He promised to […]
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Ken Fredette announces he is running for governor
House Minority leader Ken Fredette, a Republican, announced he is running for governor in 2018. PORTLAND (AP) — Ken Fredette, a Republican and longtime ally of Maine Gov. Paul LePage, is joining the state governor’s race. The Portland Press Herald reports the 53-year-old announced his run Wednesday morning at his law offices. Fredette is barred from […]
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Garrett Mason postpones campaign launch to mourn passing of his mother
Wednesday was all set to be a memorable day for Sen. Garrett Mason, who planned to announce his intention to run for governor. Instead, the 32-year-old Lisbon Falls lawmaker is dealing with the sudden death of his mother, Gina Mason, who serves in the state House. “It is with great sadness that I inform you […]