Emily Cain has been a strong supporter of mandatory background checks before all firearm buys, but Troy Jackson, well-liked by the NRA, is against them.
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Cain, Jackson divided on abortion, same-sex marriage
In Maine’s 2nd District Democrat race, Emily Cain hit Troy Jackson for not lining up behind the party, but he said he has changed.
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Cain, Jackson square off in second debate
The Democratic contenders for the 2nd congressional district nomination differ in style, but are similar in substance.
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Winthrop rumble-strip plan on fast U.S. 202 gets support from residents
The Maine Department of Transportation plans to put strips along the road’s center line this summer after crash deaths and head-on collisions.
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Fishing not ideal, but charity benefiting from Cobbossee Lake bass tournament is
Andy and Sheree Wess have put on the charity event for Special Olympics Maine for 25 years, bringing in more than $25,000 this year.
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Augusta auto dealer fire causes estimated $100,000 in damages
The early Sunday blaze in a service garage bay at Darling’s Chrysler Dodge is thought to be accidental.
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Issue of residency taking over Poliquin-Raye race
The Republican candidates both tout their history in the 2nd District, but that’s not the whole story.
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Poliquin’s residency an issue in 2nd congressional district race
Kevin Raye has made Bruce Poliquin’s residency a key topic of the campaign, but Poliquin says central Maine is home to him.
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Hearing set for Hallowell’s Water Street reconstruction project
A public forum will be held May 15 on two options for the city’s flawed main street, one of which could cripple it for months.
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Police: Woman admits involvement in theft at site of Travis Mills’ future home
Tiffany Fitzpatrick, arrested for a Windsor theft, and another potential suspect haven’t been charged in the theft from the Manchester site.