Steve Mistler

Early voting edges ahead of pace set in Maine’s 2010 elections

by Steve Mistler October 28, 2014October 28, 2014

A week before Election Day, 5.5 percent of the state’s registered voters have cast ballots, says the Secretary of State’s Office.

News, Politics

Poll: A majority of Mainers oppose ban on bear-baiting

by Steve Mistler October 26, 2014October 25, 2014

A new Maine sunday Telegram poll also shows a deadlocked race for the 2nd Congressional District.

Local & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics

Poll shows LePage has a new lead

by Steve Mistler October 25, 2014October 26, 2014

The survey indicates the governor has taken some support from Mike Michaud, as Eliot Cutler still lags far behind.

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

Groups join forces, spend big to defeat Gov. LePage

by Steve Mistler October 23, 2014October 22, 2014

The millions from 16 organizations is a major reason why outside spending is more than double the total for the 2010 race, with two weeks still to go.

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

Candidates for governor let loose at USM in latest TV debate

by Steve Mistler October 20, 2014October 21, 2014

While LePage and Michaud spar in freewheeling exchanges, Cutler is a little less forceful while asserting that voters are weary of the bickering.

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

Governor candidates on the issues: Jobs and the economy

by Steve Mistler October 17, 2014October 24, 2014

How would the candidates attract and retain businesses, accelerate growth, boost incomes and invest in the future?

Local & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics

Debate Fact Check: Medicaid, gun, Ebola claims miss the mark

by Randy Billings and Steve Mistler October 16, 2014October 16, 2014

Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates repeated claims they made in the two previous debates and unveiled a few new ones in their first televised debate Wednesday night in Augusta. Here’s how some of their statements stood up to a Portland Press Herald fact check. 1. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud misstated the facts Wednesday when the […]