AUGUSTA — Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates will reach uncharted territory in the coming days when they at long last appear together on a debate stage. In general, political debates are tame affairs and do little to sway voters, especially when they’re held this late in a campaign. That’s because after months on the campaign trail, […]
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1st Congressional District candidates offer lively debate
PORTLAND — The first of several debates by the candidates for Maine’s 1st Congressional District revealed differing takes on subjects as varied as recreational marijuana and the best way to combat ISIS terrorists. All three candidates — incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree, Republican Isaac Misiuk and independent Richard Murphy — attended the televised debate hosted by […]
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Why Maine’s legislative races matter
Election Day in even-numbered years can bring a sea change to politics in Augusta because that’s when every seat in the Legislature comes up for grabs. Adding to the uncertainty of the outcome are the facts that redistricting this year has slightly altered Maine’s political landscape, and the state’s term-limit law and personal decisions not […]
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Cutler says state should buy Verso’s energy plant at Bucksport
PORTLAND, Maine — Eliot Cutler has called and written to the CEO of Memphis-based Verso Paper, asking for the company to sell its Bucksport mill to a buyer that would continue to make paper there. If not, the independent gubernatorial candidate said that as governor he would promote the state purchasing the energy assets to […]
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Michaud gains support of Republican vets in run for governor
LEWISTON — Congressman Mike Michaud, the Democrat seeking to be Maine’s next governor, gained the support of two high-profile Republicans as he rolled out a multipoint plan for better serving the state’s veterans Monday. During an appearance at Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park at 2 Main St, Anthony Principi, a former secretary of the Veterans Administration […]
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North to Augusta: Michaud: ‘Call me, ‘Mike”
My name is Michael What’s in a name? That’s the question some political observers are asking as opponents of Democratic candidate for governor, Congressman Mike Michaud, have taken to calling him Michael Michaud. Unlike the character in the 1970s hit song “Playground in my Mind” by Clint Holmes, Michaud is decidedly a “Mike” and not […]
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Maine debate over Medicaid expansion key issue for candidates in 2014
“If I’m elected, on Day 1, I’ll be submitting legislation to the Legislature to cover the 70,000 Mainers, of which 3,000 are veterans, to expand access to health care under the Affordable Care Act because it’s the morally right thing to do. It’s a matter of priorities. This governor (LePage) chose to give wealthy individuals […]
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Cal Thomas: Obama spreads the blame around for ISIS rise
“No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.” — Alexander Pope President Obama is known for wanting to “spread the wealth around,” but he has now gone a step further. He is spreading blame around for his […]
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Question 4: Should Maine borrow $10 million to help fund cancer research?
Every year in Maine, more than 8,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. About 3,000 of them die, making the disease the No. 1 killer of Mainers. In November, Maine voters will decide whether to spend $10 million of taxpayer money to pay for research aimed at finding a cure for cancer. Many of those voters […]
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Maine’s 1st District: Political newcomers challenge Pingree
PORTLAND — The two challengers seeking to unseat Maine’s Democratic 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree say they’re more in touch with average voters than the three-term congresswoman. Pingree, who enjoys a huge polling and financial advantage in the state’s left-leaning southern district, says that argument is tired and her record proves otherwise. Both Gorham […]