The divisive battle over the Supreme Court justice is providing a rallying cry for Maine campaigns in the final month before Election Day.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
House District 39: Opponent mounts no campaign against Michael Sylvester
Republican Peter Doyle’s name will appear on the ballot but he has not raised or spent money to challenge the incumbent.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
House District 36: Former Portland mayor seeks return to Legislature as foe keeps low profile
Michael Brennan lays out an ambitious and detailed legislative agenda, and challenger Samuel Ledue says he’s been too busy to campaign.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money
We need resources for housing, health care and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Senate President Thibodeau: Future Legislatures must avoid rancor, work for people of Maine
At some points during the past two years we showed it could be done, but at other times partisan gridlock and dysfunction disrupted our efforts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget: Alcohol is also a deadly drug
New research by the World Health Organization finds that 5% of all deaths can be attributed to booze.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: To fill health care provider shortage, Maine needs physician assistants
But Maine’s laws, which can place unnecessary restrictions on physician assistants, are holding them back.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: On aging crisis, LePage offered no leadership
Maine stood still for eight years, while the needs of the elderly population multiplied.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
The battle for dominance in the Maine Legislature could come down to a handful of races
Donald Trump and Paul LePage are casting long shadows over elections to fill the 186 seats in the House and Senate.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
LePage veto of extra election funding stands as Legislature finally adjourns for 2018
On its last day of action in a marathon year, legislators also pass a change to foreclosure law, and some level not-so-veiled criticism at the governor.