Four of the six Republicans seeking a primary win on June 12 draw about 75 voters to a Presque Isle forum.
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Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Ex-commander stole from AMVETS, going to jail
Peter Bragdon, 33, of Gray gets a three-year sentence, with all but 18 months suspended.
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Maine U.S. Senate debates kick off
The four Democrats who want to be Maine’s next U.S. senator traded arguments Saturday about health care, foreign policy, the national debt and other issues during the first formal debate of the primary campaign.
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If health law is nullified, Maine will feel impact
But not as much as other states because Maine already has some of the same care provisions in place.
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Maine high court won’t address Poliquin issue
The court, after accepting written arguments, effectively says the issue is not urgent enough for it to issue an opinion.
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Maine GOP showcasing candidates at nine forums
The forums are designed to reach the most voters in the short campaign time.
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Debates set for U.S. Senate primary candidates
The race is on, with nine GOP forums scheduled and the first Democratic debate this weekend in Portland.
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Maine lawmakers stall health-insurance exchange
Republicans on a legislative committee vote against creating an exchange as they hope the new law is struck down.
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State House Notebook: New office could issue subpoenas
A proposed new state office — one controlled by the governor and with subpoena power — is raising eyebrows at the State House. Gov. Paul LePage proposes to create the Office of Policy and Management to replace the State Planning Office. Its mission would be to “improve the efficiency and effectiveness” of state government. And […]
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Three state officers in Senate campaign juggle jobs
Three candidates for U.S. Senate say they won’t allow campaigning to interfere with their constitutional offices.