AUGUSTA — In a pair of more than hourlong interviews released on video Wednesday, two of the three candidates running for governor in Maine answered questions about the state’s relationship with its cities. Democrat Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler sat for the interviews with members of the Maine Municipal Association, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization […]
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Maine panel begins assessment of controversial Common Core education standards
AUGUSTA, Maine — A discussion about whether Maine will become the latest state to dump national Common Core public school standards began in earnest Tuesday at the hands of a fast-tracked new panel whose recommendations will go to the Legislature next year. Education Commissioner Jim Rier told the group Tuesday morning that the Common Core […]
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With new copper coat, Maine Statehouse dome won’t return to green for 30 years
AUGUSTA — The weathered green copper that has crowned the Maine Statehouse for decades is now a fading memory. Workers are nearing the end of a more than $1 million, months-long project to replace the century-old copper sheath, making the dome look like a shiny penny and setting the Capitol abuzz. The dome’s new look […]
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Democrat says comment, Michaud ‘not a brain guy,’ taken out of context
BANGOR — In an audio recording released by the Maine Republican Party, a Democratic state senator campaigning for re-election said if the race for governor were between Democratic candidate Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler, he would vote for Cutler. Michaud, Maine’s 2nd District U.S. representative, and Cutler are challenging Republican Gov. Paul LePage. State […]
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Court master plans inspection of Riverview
AUGUSTA — The court master who oversees a consent decree governing how the state treats people with mental illness says he plans an inspection of the state-run Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta. Court Master Daniel Wathen, former chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, laid out plans for the visit in his latest progress […]
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Republicans drop out of races for Lewiston State House seats
LEWISTON — A pair of Republican candidates from Lewiston running for the Maine House of Representatives have dropped out of their races, in one instance leaving the incumbent Democrat unopposed. James Sorcek and Brian Wood officially have withdrawn their names from the ballot, according to records maintained by the Clerk of the House in Augusta. Sorcek was […]
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Rent-a-Husband founder picked as replacement candidate in Maine Senate race
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Cumberland County Republican Committee has chosen Kaile Warren of Windham as its candidate in Senate District 26 after the death Thursday of candidate Stuart “Toby” Pennels, according to the state’s elections chief. Warren was nominated Thursday evening in a county-level caucus. According to Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Julie Flynn, […]
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New study suggests Maine has room for one more casino
AUGUSTA — A new study commissioned by the Legislature suggests the state could sustain another casino or two depending on the size and location. The study released Aug. 30 shows the state’s economy could easily handle one more casino as long as it is in southern Maine, which likely would be in direct competition with […]
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Former Maine lawmakers vying for a seat in Augusta
AUGUSTA — After a nearly five-decade career in the Maine Legislature that ended in a shocking defeat two years ago, it would seem that John Martin would be ready to enjoy some peace and quiet. But this year, the 73-year-old Democrat from Eagle Lake, who served an unprecedented 10 terms as House speaker, is among […]