In two debates this month, Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has said he was a “job creator” during his 35 years in private business. The 2nd District incumbent contrasted his record with that of his three opponents in the Nov. 6 election, including Democrat Jared Golden, who allegedly haven’t created any jobs. In a letter […]
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As foliage season peaks, it's mud-slinging season in Maine politics
AUGUSTA — The leaves may still be changing outside, but it’s officially political mud season in Maine. The negative political advertising wars are fully underway, with both parties and outside groups targeting the other side’s candidates and then accusing the opposition of misleading or flat-out dishonest statements. In a new ad in the tight, four-person race […]
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1st District candidates hold first debate
Candidates for Maine’s 1st Congressional District argued over trade, health care, immigration and other issues Wednesday at the first of three debates leading up to the Nov. 6 election. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-North Haven, has served five terms and is facing a challenge from independent Marty Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook. She criticized the […]
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Gubernatorial candidates face questions from business leaders
AUGUSTA — The four candidates for governor fielded questions about Maine’s economy, workforce shortages, energy prices and other topics Wednesday night during a fast-paced but largely friendly debate in front of business leaders. The candidates — Democrat Janet Mills, Republican Shawn Moody and independents Alan Caron and Terry Hayes — agreed on many topics, including the need […]
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Auburn mayor meets with Trump representatives
AUBURN — A day after meeting with Trump administration officials alongside other Maine politicians, Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque said he wants the city to focus more attention on education policies that can help address a forecasted labor shortage. The White House event Tuesday was billed as a conference with Maine state and local leaders, featuring […]
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Donald Trump ready to pull out of postal treaty in anti-China move
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to pull the United States out of an international postal treaty that allows China to ship packages to America at discounted rates. The move would escalate a trade dispute with China. The decision to pull out of the Universal Post Union was described by two administration officials […]
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Candidate for governor Alan Caron releases economic plan
Independent gubernatorial candidate Alan Caron held a series of press conferences Tuesday touting smaller government, affordable healthcare, a 30-year energy independence plan and major bonding for expanded broadband as part of an eight-point economic plan. Also on Caron’s list – welcoming immigrants, shrinking the Legislature to 100 members and limiting the number of bills submitted, […]
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Maine immigrants say they want ‘a seat at the table’ in next governor’s administration
Claude Rwaganje is hoping that Maine’s next governor will be kinder to immigrants than the present occupant of the Blaine House. Rwaganje and other immigrants to Maine said they are listening closely to what the four candidates hoping to replace Gov. Paul LePage are saying when it comes to the state’s newest residents – such […]
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Congressional candidates clash in 2nd District debate
Several times during Tuesday’s congressional debate in Maine’s 2nd District, Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin assailed Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who serves as her party’s leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. The two-term incumbent sought during the hourlong, televised debate to tie Pelosi to his Democratic challenger, Jared Golden. Though Golden, a state representative […]
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