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 President Clinton to campaign for Michaud in Maine governor’s race
PORTLAND — Former President Bill Clinton is visiting Maine on Tuesday to give a boost to Democrat Mike Michaud’s campaign for governor. More than 1,500 people are expected to attend the 8 p.m. event at the Portland Exposition Building, where Clinton will rally the party faithful and raise money for the Democrat hoping to defeat […]
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Emerge Maine honors lawmakers Hill and Rotundo as women of the year
PORTLAND — An organization dedicated to electing Democratic female candidates to public office has named state Rep. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, one of two Women of the Year for 2014. Emerge Maine named Rotundo, House chairwoman of the Legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee and the committee’s Senate chairwoman, Sen. Dawn Hill, D-Cape Neddick, its Women of the Year […]
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Clients decry Maine CDC changes to HIV/AIDS assistance
LEWISTON — When Jim Pombriant needed extra help buying food, he went to his case manager at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He worked, so he didn’t need the help often, but proper nutrition is a big deal to people living with HIV or AIDS, especially someone who is 69 years old. He got a […]
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Maine election 2014: What you need to know
AUGUSTA — On Nov. 4, Maine will elect a governor and three of its four members of Congress. The state’s voters also will again decide whether to ban bear baiting and settle six bond questions. Here are status reports on those key elections as the Pine Tree State’s political candidates and their backers open the throttle […]
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Maine 2nd Congressional Race: Poliquin asks Richardson to drop out
AUGUSTA — Republican Bruce Poliquin wants independent candidate Blaine Richardson to get out of the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The Kennebec Journal reports that Poliquin called Richardson on Thursday night, asking him to drop out of the race. Richardson says that Poliquin believes that the independent will be to blame if Democrat […]
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Androscoggin Dems to host barbecue Sept. 7
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will host a volunteer appreciation barbecue from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at 814 Main St. 2nd District Congressional Rep. Mike Michaud, a candidate for governor, and state Sen. Emily Cain, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, and local Democratic candidates are expected to attend. […]
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Maine’s U.S. Senate candidates disagree on marijuana legalization
LEWISTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, doesn’t support making marijuana legal for recreational use at the national level. But in November, Lewiston voters will get a shot at sending a message to Congress and the state Legislature when they vote on a citywide ballot question that would make possession of up to 1½ ounces […]
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Cutler calls for Maine voting reform including ranked-choice voting, open primaries
PORTLAND, Maine — Independent Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler on Thursday reiterated calls for new voting systems in the state which he said would help place all candidates — regardless of political parties — on equal footing. In a news conference at his Portland campaign office, Cutler called for Maine to begin using an open […]
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Cutler unveils welfare reform proposal
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler joined the campaign debate on welfare reform Wednesday with a plan that calls for public assistance recipients to repay some of the benefits they receive and for the state to provide cash incentives for recipients who complete their high school education or ensure the educational success of […]