Maine’s 2nd District congressional candidates also trade barbs over outside spending, veterans affairs, health care and environmental issues.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes, economy, honesty in 2nd District debate
Rep. Bruce Poliquin calls Democratic challenger Emily Cain a “career politician,” while she questions his honesty and reluctance to comment on the presidential race.
advertisement
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Skowhegan police, homeless shelter director at odds over recent crimes
Police express concern about incidents they believe are tied to residents of the shelter, but the shelter director says the homeless population is being unfairly targeted.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Cain gains financial ground on Poliquin in District 2 race
The Democrat has a $500,000 edge in third-quarter fundraising, but the Republican has raised more to date.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Getting magazine covers signed led rural Maine kids into larger world
Over several years at five schools, the project generated a collection of 1,100 signed Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated covers that continue to serve as educational tools.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Palmyra man sexually assaulted girl, 11, after Facebook contact, police say
Jacob Vanadestine faces multiple charges of sexual abuse.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Campaign flier sparks debate over drug crisis between candidates in Senate District 16
Rep. Henry Beck, D-Waterville, who is challenging Sen. Scott Cyrway, R-Benton, says the flier featuring a photo of a heroin needle and spoon misrepresents his record.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine Republicans say Emily Cain flip-flopped on 2011 tax cuts
The 2nd District challenger says a 2014 video of her criticizing the budget that she had praised earlier misrepresents her position.
Posted inNews, Politics
Poliquin again refuses to say where he stands on Trump
The Republican congressman, who is up for re-election, continues to refuse to answer reporters’ questions about his party’s presidential nominee.
Posted inLocal & State, News
After 20 years, a veterinarian goes back to the classroom
When a disease made it impossible to be a vet, Kjerstin Winn moved to Jackman to teach science.