Democratic 2nd Congressional District incumbent Mike Michaud is scheduled to square off against Republican challenger Kevin Raye in debates four times this month.
October 2012
Posted inOpinion
Today’s Editorial Cartoon: Thingamabob needed to fix U.S. economy
Lisa Benson, an editorial cartoonist with the Victor Valley (Calif.) Daily Press, takes a look at the U.S. economy from the perspective of an auto mechanic who’s working on an old clunker.
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Posted inOpinion
Animated Editorial Cartoon: ‘Mitt the Flip-Flopper’
An animated cartoon showing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s changing views on different issues. Animation by Miami Herald editorial cartoonist Jim Morin
Posted inPolitics
Obama trying to avoid miscue in first debate
Both parties say the first debate traditionally helps the challenger, whose stature tends to rise in the eyes of many voters by simply appearing on stage as the alternative.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Hours of preparation for Romney ahead of debate
As the candidate has prepared for the first matchup, one question has loomed among both advisers and observers: Will he provoke Obama or will Obama provoke him?
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Huge tax increase looms at year-end ‘fiscal cliff’
Economists warn that the looming tax hikes, combined with $109 billion in automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect in January, could throw the fragile economy back into recession.
Posted inNews
Five Maine artists win record $13K fellowships
The fellowships are believed to be the highest awards for individual artists made by any state arts agency in the country.
Posted inNews
Carrabassett Valley Academy faces lawsuit over sex assault
In April 2011, the snowboarding coach had sex with a 16-year-old student, and her family says the incident could have been prevented.
Posted inNews, Politics, Senate
Dill, Summers tardy for own tax-return party
They produce some records after rival Angus King surprises them by meeting their deadline Monday.
Posted inNews, Sports
Cheverus stripped of 2010 basketball titles due to ineligible player
It is the first time the Maine Principals’ Association has ever vacated a team championship, said Richard Durost, its executive director.