Steve Mistler

Mystery ballots in state Senate race bring call for investigation

by Steve Mistler November 25, 2014November 25, 2014

Democrats question how 21 more votes from Long Island, all for the Republican, turned up in the very close District 25 recount.

Local Elections, News, Politics

Gorham town councilor fined $25 by Maine ethics panel

by Steve Mistler November 24, 2014November 26, 2014

Matthew Robinson did not properly disclose that he put up signs urging voters not to elect a school board candidate.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Outspoken critic of Obamacare helped to turn LePage against state exchange

by Steve Mistler November 23, 2014November 22, 2014

Michael F. Cannon predicted that relying on a federal exchange instead would force Congress to revisit the law.

News, Politics

Intimidating Maine voters, from the shadows

by Steve Mistler November 16, 2014November 16, 2014

Whoever used a state database of personal records to mail subtle threats to Maine’s electorate remains a mystery … though there are tantalizing clues.

News, Politics

Maine Democratic leaders vow to work with Republicans, without compromising core values

by Steve Mistler November 12, 2014November 13, 2014

House Speaker Mark Eves is nominated to a second term, while outgoing Senate President Justin Alfond will lead the minority in that chamber.

Elections, Local & State, News

Anti-Obama tide, economic issues carried LePage and party to convincing victory

by Steve Mistler November 6, 2014November 6, 2014

Democrats may reassess after the Republican governor defies the pundits predicting his demise and takes a conservative mandate into his second term.

Maine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics

LePage secures second term as Michaud concedes defeat

by Steve Mistler November 4, 2014January 4, 2016

In his acceptance speech at the Franco American Center near his childhood home in Lewiston the Republican governor told supporters ‘I have the American dream.’