Republican Shawn Moody is being widely mocked on social media for his statement on a Maine radio talk show that teachers could use the devices as defensive weapons.
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Sean Faircloth drops out of race for Maine governor
The former Bangor mayor cities fundraising difficulties, and throws his support to former House Speaker Mark Eves.
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Democrat Jim Boyle withdraws from Maine governor’s race
A former state senator, Boyle is the latest in what will likely be a string of candidates to drop out of the race by March 15.
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Garrett Mason first to qualify for clean elections funding for governor’s race
Mason, who submmitted signatures on Wednesday, is the only Clean Elections Republican in the gubernatorial race.
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Four Republicans running for governor air their views at Lincoln Dinner
The candidates all promote themselves as anti-abortion and pro-gun-ownership Republicans with a vision to move Maine forward.
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Pot advocates help finance gubernatorial bid of leading marijuana opponent
All five directors of Legalize Maine have donated to House Minority Leader Ken Fredette’s campaign. Their positions on marijuana policy sometimes mesh, but he says he’s not doing the group’s bidding.
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Republican Garrett Mason is first candidate for governor to earn place on ballot
The Senate majority leader from Lisbon is among 5 Republican leaders hoping to win a June 12 primary and the party’s backing for the general election.
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Janet Mills’ campaign for governor gets endorsement from Emily’s List
The attorney general lands the early endorsement from the national organization that spends heavily to support Democratic women candidates.
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Nick Isgro not running for governor; calls candidates ‘custodians of decline’
Waterville mayor says he considered his family and the city when making a decision, but lashed out at those of both parties who are running.
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Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro considering bid for governor
Nick Isgro said he will hold a press conference on Monday at City Hall to talk about “critical issues and opportunities for Maine’s future.”