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House speaker says if legislator broke gun law, he should resign ‘immediately’

by Scott Thistle October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

State fish and game records show Rep. Jeffrey Pierce has tagged deer, moose and turkey using firearms, while he is prohibited from possessing guns because of a felony drug conviction.

Local & State, News, Politics

York County state Senate candidate brings history of controversy

by Eric Russell October 28, 2018October 27, 2018

Stavros Mendros has been synonymous with Lewiston politics and statewide petition drives for nearly two decades. Now he’s waging a longshot bid to win return to the Legislature for the first time in 16 years.

Op-eds, Opinion

Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities

by Michael Brennan Special to the Press Herald October 27, 2018October 26, 2018

A new governor and Legislature should prioritize ‘smart’ investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.

Local & State, Politics

Records show state lawmaker with felony conviction has hunted game with guns

by Scott Thistle October 26, 2018October 27, 2018

Rep. Jeff Pierce, R-Dresden, is prohibited from possessing firearms because of his 1983 conviction, but he currently holds a firearms hunting permit for deer, state records show.

Editorials, Opinion

Our Endorsement: Questions 2 and 3 pay for necessary maintenance

by The Editorial Board October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Maine should change the way it funds improvements to roads, bridges and other infrastructure, but until then, bonds will have to do.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Maine’s legislative races can bring surprises

by jim fossel October 21, 2018October 20, 2018

Political parties often don’t have as good a grasp of the situation on the ground as one might think.

Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

Democrats spotlight criminal records of 4 Republicans running for Legislature

by Scott Thistle October 19, 2018October 20, 2018

The Democratic Party says it didn’t check its own candidates because it assumes they are ‘adult enough’ to consider whether they should run for office with criminal records.