The candidates, who differ on many issues, are vying for the state Senate seat representing South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough.
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Biddeford voters to consider 19 charter changes
The changes will appear on the ballot as individual referendum questions.
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Two longtime residents running for Old Orchard Beach school board
Current board chairwoman Carol Marcotte faces a challenge from political newcomer Randy Hirst.
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Five people running for 3 seats on Old Orchard Beach council
The candidates include four current or former councilors and a fifth who served as chairman of the town’s finance committee.
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Democratic Rep. Monaghan challenged by Republican Van Syckel in House District 30
The Cape Elizabeth candidates differ on many issues, and on ballot initiatives to raise Maine’s minimum wage and require background checks for private gun sales.
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First-term Rep. Kevin Battle faces Brad Fox in House District 33
The South Portland candidates have similar views on eliminating the income tax, raising the minimum wage and requiring background checks for private gun sales.
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Analysis: Trump confused about Obamacare
The candidate at first says his employees are having trouble using the government program, then acknowledges that most employees get coverage through his companies, as required by law.
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New GenForward poll has Clinton gaining ground with young voters
Thirty-five percent of young whites are currently backing the Democratic nominee and more young blacks are now saying they plan to vote.
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Donald Trump Jr., on Maine campaign swing, pledges his father will protect gun rights
He also assures about 175 people at a gun shop in Gray that the Republican nominee intends to ‘drain the swamp’ in Washington.
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Two-term Democratic incumbent faces challenge in House District 38
Rep. Matt Moonen faces Republican challenger Thomas Loring.