A class on campaign rhetoric puts them in front of cameras as politicians, just as the real U.S. election reaches a high level of incivility.
President 2016
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Trump looks for opening; Clinton tries to boost turnout
Donald Trump seeks to win states that had been seen as out of reach, while Hillary Clinton wants to build enthusiasm among her supporters.
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FBI gets warrant to search emails in Clinton case
Officials say the messages include correspondence linked to the Democratic presidential nominee and her top aide Huma Abedin, former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s estranged wife.
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Sanders will campaign for Clinton in Portland on Tuesday
The Vermont senator will speak at 6:30 p.m. at Deering High School.
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How Gary Johnson wants to transform America
Less government and more freedom are the underlying principles of the Libertarian candidate’s vision.
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In post-fact society, emotions and ideology increasingly squelch scientific evidence
The candidates in next week’s election offer stark differences on turning back climate change.
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Clinton extends her lead in latest Maine Sunday Telegram poll of voters
The late-October numbers favor the Democrat, even in the more conservative 2nd District, which shifted markedly since September.
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Clinton wants answers on email investigation timing
As Election Day nears, the candidates make their cases and trade barbs on the campaign trail.
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Only 2 points separate Clinton, Trump in latest poll
Likely voters are split 47 percent for Clinton and 45 percent for Trump.
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Q&A: The latest news on the FBI email case
What’s actually happening with the FBI’s investigation? Here’s what we know — and what we don’t know.