Solar power, storage batteries and super-efficient appliances are riding into the state, and we should welcome them with open arms.
Alan Caron
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Janet Mills rode a wave of Democratic fundraising and spending to the Blaine House
Final tallies put the Democratic governor-elect’s spending at more than $3 million, not including support from outside groups.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Janet Mills becomes first woman elected Maine governor
The Democratic attorney general made history with help from a strong turnout in traditionally Democratic towns, especially in southern Maine.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine needs skilled leader like Janet Mills, former candidate Alan Caron says
Of the three people remaining in this race, she’s the only one who has the experience, intelligence and toughness to do the job of governor, the independent says.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Local & State, Politics
New poll shows Mills 8 points ahead of Moody with race for governor heading into the homestretch
The survey by Emerson College also suggests a dead heat in Maine’s 2nd District contest between Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Independent Alan Caron ends his run for governor, endorses Janet Mills
Caron pledged to drop out if it became clear in mid-October that he couldn’t win.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
At Bangor debate, Caron gives no hint if he’ll stay in governor’s race
The independent from Freeport, who is under pressure to drop out, says he’ll make an announcement in a few days.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: If you’re Alan Caron, waking up is so very hard to do
The obvious question: Why have you not withdrawn as promised?
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics, Schools and Education
On education, Maine governor candidates agree: Much needs fixing
But their solutions – for teacher wages, staffing shortages, skyrocketing costs and institutional reforms – are varied.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Alan Caron says he’ll decide after Sunday’s debate whether to stay in race for governor
The Freeport independent is under pressure to follow through on his pledge to withdraw from the race this month if he doesn’t see a path to victory.