BANGOR — Both campaigns are declaring victory after the first of four scheduled debates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Ben studied creative writing and literature at Emerson College and embarked on a decade-long career in publishing after graduating in 1997. In his mid 30s, Ben shifted careers by taking a job as a reporter at a small newspaper in northwest Colorado and never looked back. Over the years, he slowly transitioned from writer to photographer - his true passion.
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Polls differ on Michaud lead
Both campaigns for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District released internal poll numbers Monday with widely different results.
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Clinton town manager resignation 4th in 6 years
CLINTON — A resignation letter from the town manager delivered earlier this week hints at strife within the town office, but doesn’t provide details.
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Raye pitches ideas, questions poll numbers
WATERVILLE — Mike Michaud wasn’t at Thursday’s 2nd Congressional District candidates forum, but that didn’t stop challenger Kevin Raye from arguing his points and pushing back against recent poll numbers.
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Winslow woman uses nunchuks in self-defense after attack by ex-boyfriend
WINSLOW — A woman used a pair of nunchucks to briefly fend off a prolonged attack from her ex-boyfriend, who threatened her with a knife and twice kept her from calling for help, police said.
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Clinton town manager resigns
Aaron Chrostowsky announced his resignation during an executive session Tuesday, but will remain at his post through the end of the year.
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Winslow police station work resumes
WINSLOW — After lying dormant for more than nine weeks, the site of a new police station sprang to life this week.
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2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Raye anchored in small business
EASTPORT — On a recent foggy September morning, Kevin Raye put on a blue rain slicker, walked to the curb and arranged letters on a roadside sign.
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2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Michaud never too far from mills
MEDWAY — Mike Michaud leaned into a table at a roadside diner and quietly sipped coffee.
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2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: For Michaud, ‘Made in the USA’ means a lot
MEDWAY — Mike Michaud leaned into a table at a roadside diner and quietly sipped coffee.