The late-October numbers favor the Democrat, even in the more conservative 2nd District, which shifted markedly since September.
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How Maine became a source of ‘crime guns’ in other states
Question 3: Initiative’s advocates say a lack of background checks on private sales fuels illicit trafficking.
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Future is hazy for marijuana and the workplace
Question 1: The marijuana legalization effort puts the state in ‘uncharted territory’ that some labor experts say pits individual rights against those of Maine’s employers.
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Clinton wants answers on email investigation timing
As Election Day nears, the candidates make their cases and trade barbs on the campaign trail.
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Massachusetts governor uses clout on charter school issue
Gov. Charlie Baker is also tapping his popularity to fight legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
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Only 2 points separate Clinton, Trump in latest poll
Likely voters are split 47 percent for Clinton and 45 percent for Trump.
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Q&A: The latest news on the FBI email case
What’s actually happening with the FBI’s investigation? Here’s what we know — and what we don’t know.
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Maine officials assure workings in place for smooth election
The process includes experts manning phones to handle questions and potential issues.
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Democratic leader Gideon faces challenge to re-election in House District 48
Two-term Representative Sara Gideon is running against Republican Ben Schulz to represent Freeport and Pownal.
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Veteran environmentalist, local fisherman compete in Senate District 24
Democrat Brownie Carson and Republican Tristam Coffin are running for an open Senate seat in the Brunswick area.