AUGUSTA — Republicans are pressuring their party’s leaders for a recount of Mitt Romney’s narrow victory over Ron Paul in Maine’s closely watched Republican caucuses.
John Richardson
Rogers stepping in as state planning director
Peter Rogers, Gov. Paul LePage’s outgoing communications director, was to be sworn in today.
Mitt Romney wins Maine caucuses
PORTLAND — Mitt Romney won the Maine Republican caucuses Saturday, overcoming a strong challenge by Ron Paul that drew national attention to the normally low-key contest.
Romney edges Paul
PORTLAND — Mitt Romney won the Maine Republican caucuses Saturday, overcoming a strong challenge by Ron Paul that drew national attention to the normally low-key contest.
Maine Republicans choose Romney
Mitt Romney won the state’s Republican caucuses Saturday, edging out Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. The unusually high stakes, as well appearances by both Romney and Paul, created unprecedented interest in Maine’s decision.
Cutler Files follow Founding Fathers, say attorneys
AUGUSTA — A controversial website aimed at helping to defeat Eliot Cutler in the 2010 race for governor was constitutionally protected political speech, according to arguments filed in federal court Thursday.
Court findings: Scarcelli approved of Cutler Files research
AUGUSTA — Former gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli gave her blessing to the opposition research effort that became “The Cutler Files,” a website that published critical information about rival candidate Eliot Cutler, according to court documents filed Wednesday by an attorney for Cutler.
Documents: Scarcelli linked
AUGUSTA — Former gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli gave her blessing to the opposition research effort that became “The Cutler Files,” a website that published critical information about rival candidate Eliot Cutler, according to court documents filed Wednesday by an attorney for Cutler.
Ex-Rep. Burns indicted on theft, forgery, elections counts
The indictment in York County against the ex-Alfred lawmaker comes as part of an investigation into Burns’ misuse of public campaign funds.
Dion turns up heat on Poliquin
AUGUSTA — State Rep. Mark Dion, D-Portland, said Tuesday that he now has more evidence that state Treasurer Bruce Poliquin has violated the Maine Constitution by engaging in private business.