U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree headline the state convention’s opening day in Augusta.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine Democrats gathering in Augusta for convention
Democrats, unified behind President Obama, are not expected to fight over control of the convention the way Ron Paul and Mitt Romney supporters did during the GOP convention last month.
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King, Poliquin lead so far in fundraising for period
But other candidates in the Senate race haven’t provided numbers yet for the stretch that ended May 23.
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Dodge qualifies as independent U.S. Senate candidate
Dodge originally filed to run as a Republican against Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, but unenrolled from the party after February’s widely criticized caucuses.
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Angus King officially enters Senate race in Maine
The independent former governor, who’s already fielded GOP criticism, files nearly 6,000 signatures.
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King files signatures, officially enters U.S. Senate race
The former Maine governor tells a crowd at the State House today that he can help build a centrist coalition that breaks through congressional partisanship.
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Overseers find no evidence of housing fraud
Legislators receive a report on the review by OPEGA of about $4.3 million in MaineHousing spending.
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Governor vetoes R&D bond, lets four go to ballot
LePage says he opposes the bonds that will go to voters, for roads, water, education and economic development.
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LePage vetoes $20 million research and development bond
LePage said in his veto statement that the expense is better suited for the operating budget.
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Oversight agency report: No evidence of MHA fraud
Expenses ‘appear to be business related,’ according to OPEGA director.