PORTLAND, Maine — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows will face off Monday night for a political debate that — if their recent forums are any indication — will feature sharp ideological contrasts and engaging oration from two masterful communicators. After nearly 18 years in the U.S. Senate, Collins consistently receives […]
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Collins looks for fourth term in U.S. Senate
LEWISTON – Even with a substantial lead in the most recent polls, Susan Collins — Maine’s incumbent Republican U.S. senator and one of the state’s most popular politicians – still hits the campaign trail with the vigor of a first-time candidate. Collins, who is seeking her fourth term, of late has been alternating between her […]
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A feisty underdog, Bellows works to unseat Collins
PORTLAND – Ever since she announced her campaign to unseat Maine’s popular and senior U.S. Senator Susan Collins , Shenna Bellows, a Democrat and former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, knew she had an uphill climb. But she has never contemplated the possibility of defeat, often telling campaign supporters that […]
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Lewiston becomes a battleground as marijuana friends and foes prepare for statewide fight
Lewiston Question 2 forum: SunJournal.com will host an online forum with supporters and opponents of Lewiston’s legal marijuana initiative at noon on Monday, Oct. 27, at www.sunjournal.com. Live Blog Election 2014, Lewiston Question 2: Recreational Marijuana Initiative LEWISTON — Don’t expect the streets of Lewiston to turn into one big pot festival next month, […]
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Michaud raises $440,000 in race, LePage $271,000
PORTLAND — Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud raised nearly $440,000 in the latest campaign finance reporting period, outpacing Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who raised $271,000 in their tight race. Independent candidate Eliot Cutler, who has trailed Michaud and LePage in polls, raised $183,000 in the period, which ran from mid-September to Tuesday. Of the […]
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Cutler asks Michaud to drop out, but new poll suggests no surge for independent
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler has challenged Democratic nominee Mike Michaud to release his voters to Cutler prior to Election Day if Michaud does not think he can beat Republican Gov. Paul LePage. The Michaud campaign reacted incredulously to the challenge and said it’s Cutler — who has consistently polled 20 points […]
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Maine CDC launches Ebola preparedness website
PORTLAND — Maine is launching a new website about preparedness and response to suspected cases of Ebola virus. The Maine Center for Disease Control announced the new website on Friday. The website includes fact sheets and answers to frequently asked questions about Ebola. Pages for health care providers include guidance from the federal Center for […]
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Cain, Poliquin defend records in final debate of heated 2nd District race
PORTLAND — During the final debate of this election season, the three candidates competing for Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District seat were taken to task on the claims they have made and attacks they have leveled at each other. Democratic nominee Emily Cain was asked by the moderator, WCSH-TV anchor Pat Callaghan, about the claim […]
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Auburn Democrats to meet
AUBURN — The Auburn Democratic City Committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Auburn Hall. A representative of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, representing FairPoint Communications workers, will discuss union efforts to secure a contract. Local Democratic candidates will address the committee. Parking is available in the garage behind […]
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Both sides of bear hunt ballot question spend $1.6M on TV ads
AUGUSTA — The two groups fighting over a ballot measure in Maine that would ban the use of dogs, bait and traps for bear hunting have spent $1.6 million to run television advertisements, according to information released Thursday by the Center for Public Integrity. The pro-ban group Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting has spent $860,500 […]