The GOP gubernatorial candidate outraises Independent Eliot Cutler in first reporting period.
Susan M. Cover
Cutler gains in poll as LePage, Mitchell slip
GOP hopeful Paul LePage still leads the race, a poll suggests, but support for independent Eliot Cutler is up 8 points.
Legislature on alert for budget cuts
If Congress doesn’t OK $100 million for Medicaid, schools and DHHS will take the biggest hits.
Otten consultant admits phone call role
The call criticized Paul LePage without disclosing the caller’s identity, a violation of Maine law.
Passions persist on gay marriage
The group that helped repeal Maine’s law begins a tour here, and the ‘enemy’ rallies too.
NOM launches ‘Summer for Marriage’ tour
The National Organization for Marriage, which opposes same-sex marriage, came to Augusta’s Capitol Park today to launch a tour of several states that will play a key role in the debate moving forward. “I believe that marriage, standing up for marriage, is the future,” said Brian Brown, executive director of NOM. About 100 people attended the […]
Baldacci speaks at same-sex marriage event
A group of more than 100 cheered and clapped when Baldacci said a few brief words of support.
Gay-marriage debate renews today
Supporters of both sides of the issue will hold events today with an eye on the November elections.
Race for Governor: Waterville Democrat stresses loyalty to party
AUGUSTA – Democrat Sam Shapiro may ask his party to consider requiring its candidates to pledge to support other Democrats, now that two sitting state lawmakers have broken ranks and endorsed independent Eliot Cutler for governor. Shapiro, a former state and party treasurer, brought up the issue last week at a Kennebec County caucus. In […]
Dispensary group eyes Augusta, Waterville
Northeast Patients Group has to deal with zoning restrictions and other issues as it picks a site.