A Thursday night debate in the close race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District put claims about the candidates’ backgrounds on full display in a frenetic half-hour.
Michael Shepherd
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Former Hallowell mayor, Manchester attorney face off in Maine House District 84
Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Darrick Banda are competing to represent Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Mental health services at Togus veterans hospital to be probed
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General will visit Maine’s veterans hospital, which a veterans advocate says has struggled with low staffing.
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Pittston man tells police he tried to steal Gardiner cash register
Gardiner Police Chief James Toman said Jason Beckwith said he attempted the theft at Berry & Berry Floral because he was ‘dope sick.’
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Candidates discuss Hallowell’s old problems at city forum
There are two contested council races on the city ballot, and the winners will face issues including the Stevens School complex and fire protection.
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Hallowell candidates to face public at Tuesday forum
Two seats on the city council are contested races on this year’s municipal ballot.
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Maine’s 2nd District candidates debate tax claims, private and public
In their second debate, Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin spin a free-wheeling debate that touches on the Ebola virus and energy policy.
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Maine PUC recommends $150,000 fine against Summit Natural Gas
The Public Utilities Commission says the company punctured sewer lines and put parts of its network too close to utilities in Augusta and Gardiner.
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Polls show continued tight race in Maine’s 2nd District
The larger of two polls released Tuesday shows Republican Bruce Poliquin leading Democrat Emily Cain by 5 points.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics, Senate
Conservative senator takes on Androscoggin County sheriff in Maine SD 22
Republican Sen. Garrett Mason, who won a narrow race in 2012, faces the better-known Guy Desjardins this year.