The Freeport independent is under pressure to follow through on his pledge to withdraw from the race this month if he doesn’t see a path to victory.
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Shawn Moody says he wants Maine to be ‘Staycationland’ instead of ‘Vacationland’
The Republican candidate for governor rolls out his plan for boosting the state’s economy during a visit to an awning maker in Auburn.
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‘No decision’ yet by Alan Caron on whether to exit governor’s race
Polling in the single digits, the independent candidate is under rising pressure to honor a pledge he made in March to withdraw if victory became unlikely.
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Moody set to announce his economic plan for Maine
The Republican candidate for governor and auto body entrepreneur will discuss the plan during a visit to an Auburn building products company Thursday.
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With election looming, candidates for governor debate transmission line, non-citizen voting rights
All four expressed concern about Central Maine Power Co.’s plan to run a 145-mile power line through the mountains of western Maine.
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Moody camp doubts poll showing Mills with 8-point lead in race for governor
The online poll has the Democrat leading her Republican opponent, but his campaign dismisses the results because the pollsters have strong ties to the Maine Democratic Party.
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Issues in the governor’s race: Energy Policy
Maine’s next leader has the potential to alter the state’s priorities, and each of the four candidates has distinctive views on renewables, regulations and CMP’s proposal in western Maine.
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Politically speaking, it’s mud season in Maine
As advertising by state parties and outside groups ramps up, so do complaints about untruthful or misleading attacks and claims.
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Maine’s candidates for governor field questions on economy and energy at fast-paced debate
While Janet Mills, Shawn Moody, Alan Caron and Terry Hayes differed on a statewide teacher contract and welfare reforms, they agreed on many topics and the only testy exchange came when Moody and Mills sparred over their tax returns.
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Candidate for Maine governor Alan Caron releases economic plan
The independent candidate’s 8-point plan includes proposals to reduce the size of the Legislature, loan money to college grads who want to stay in Maine, and achieve energy independence.