The first of three debates will be held Wednesday, with the incumbent Democrat facing off against independent Martin Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook.
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Westbrook City Council: Democrat seeks return as opponent offers different point of view
Michael Foley and Republican Deb Shangraw, who have long been active in city issues, are seeking an at-large seat.
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Reports in 2nd District race show Golden with fundraising edge, Poliquin with more cash
The Democratic challenger raised $2.7 million, five times as much as Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in the last three months but Poliquin has more left to spend.
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2 vie to replace Cumberland County D.A. Anderson
PORTLAND — After 28 years, Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is retiring. Criminal defense attorney Jon Gale, a Democrat, and Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck are seeking to replace Anderson. Sahrbeck is running independently. Republican Randall Bates, a former Yarmouth Town Councilor, withdrew from the race on Sept. 26. The district attorney serves […]
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Freeport Town Council, RSU 5 seats to be contested
FREEPORT — Voters on Nov. 6 will decide contested races for seats on the Town Council and Regional School Unit 5 Board Directors. Town Council District 4 and at-large seats are on the ballot, along with three seats on the RSU 5 Board of Directors – two for two-year terms and a one-year seat. There are […]
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Voters asked to invest in higher education
Two bonds on the ballot request a total of $64 million, partly to ease workforce shortages.
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Where Maine’s governor candidates stand on sustainability
Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills and Shawn Moody offer their take on topics like climate change and supporting farmers.
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Freeport photographer creates images of ‘vote’ to rev up Mainers
Kerry Michaels’ naturalistic images urge viewers to vote for the environment.
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A candidate deserving of your support: The planet
With all the floods, hurricanes, record heat and wildfires, do you know how Maine politicians plan to slow climate change?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Analysis: Show teachers the money, not just respect
Educators are considered important, so why are they paid so much less in the U.S. than in Europe?