Michael Shepherd

Cain highlights bipartisan work

by Michael Shepherd October 5, 2014October 9, 2014

The Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District says she wants to help Congress be more productive, but critics say she lacks experience.

Elections 2014, Local & State, Politics

Angus King to endorse 2nd District’s Cain on Wednesday

by Michael Shepherd September 30, 2014October 1, 2014

The independent U.S. senator’s backing will help the Democrat by drawing attention to her race against Republican Bruce Poliquin, one observer says.

Elections, Elections 2014, Local & State

Maine’s 2nd District a top opportunity for GOP, congressman says

by Michael Shepherd September 30, 2014October 1, 2014

Republican Bruce Poliquin is benefiting from increased national attention to his bid against Democrat Emily Cain, the subject of attack ads that began Tuesday.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Some communities satisfied by alternative school structuring

by Michael Shepherd September 28, 2014February 20, 2018

But a school official warns ‘nobody in their right mind would design school governance in this way.’

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

RSU 20 – On the rocks

by Michael Shepherd September 28, 2014February 20, 2018

Regional School Unit 20 brings together eight communities and 12 schools that do not wish to be united anymore.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

RSU 20 – On the rocks

by Michael Shepherd September 28, 2014February 20, 2018

Regional School Unit 20 brings together eight communities and 12 schools that do not wish to be united anymore.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

National Republicans buy $1.5M in TV time to back Poliquin

by Michael Shepherd September 26, 2014September 26, 2014

The news from the National Republican Congressional Committee came the same day a Democratic group began airing attack ads

Local & State, News, Politics

Democratic super-PAC buys $270,000 of ad time to hit Poliquin

by Michael Shepherd September 25, 2014September 25, 2014

The television time was announced Thursday, just before the U.S. House speaker was set to come to Maine to support the Republican running in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.