In their final debate, the three remaining candidates call out attack ads run in the days leading up to next week’s vote.
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House District 50: Environment, wealth disparity concern incumbent; challenger is silent
Democrat Rep. Ralph Tucker is seeking a third term representing part of Brunswick, while his Republican opponent has raised no campaign money.
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House District 49: Candidates see luring workers, fighting drugs as crucial
Michael Stevens is challenging incumbent Matthea Daughtry for a third time.
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Early voting on pace to break records for a governor’s race in Maine
Municipal clerks say it’s hard to tell whether political factors are driving the increase, but some voters who request absentee ballots simply like the convenience of not having to show up on Election Day.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine community colleges see Question 5 as $15 million investment
Kennebec Valley Community College would receive nearly $2.2 million if the referendum is approved by voters Nov. 6.
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Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney
Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
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Ads all the time: Maine’s tight 2nd District race is generating more than any other in the nation
If it seems like you can’t escape television ads for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race, it’s no wonder. The race pitting Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Jared Golden featured the most broadcast ads in the country during the 10-day period that ended Oct. 25, an average of 26 an hour, according to the […]
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Elder-care researchers: Critics using invalid arguments to oppose statewide Question 1
Passage will actually help Maine’s economy, not hurt it, while funding at-home care for seniors and giving their caregivers a badly needed pay raise.
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Business groups: Massive tax increase sought by Question 1 would be disaster for Maine
The proposal would drain billions out of our economy, hurt the middle class and discourage people from moving to Maine, which would be the highest-taxed state in the country.
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Maine Voices: Voters must ask themselves what kind of governor they want
The winning candidate’s greatest challenge will be to restore Maine’s traditional values and civic virtues.