The cousin and nephew of former presidents is bound to shake up what has been a stable field of Republicans seeking the nomination.
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Early voting in Maine has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 6 as voters weigh 2 statewide ballot questions and a host of local races.
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Somerset County voters to again consider appointing register of deeds
November’s referendum will be the third time in as many years that county officials will ask voters to change the position from elected to appointed.
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State auditor Dunlap inches toward primary challenge against Golden
The Democrat from Old Town formed a political organization last week ahead of a possible run for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House.
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Gov. Janet Mills says red flag ballot initiative is wrong for Maine
In an opinion column, the state’s top Democrat stated her reasons for voting against Question 2 on the fall ballot.
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Longtime Portland lawmaker enters race for Maine governor as an independent
State Rep. Edward Crockett, a 4-term legislator who unenrolled as a Democrat in August, announced his candidacy on Wednesday.
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Sens. Collins, King leave central Maine event without taking questions from media
Maine’s Republican senator sidestepped reporters Monday after an event in Skowhegan as an opponent called her out for ‘not (holding) a true town hall meeting since Bill Clinton was president.’ Her colleague, Angus King, also did not take questions.
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South Berwick Democrat may take on Chellie Pingree in Maine’s 1st District
Rep. Tiffany Roberts says she’s testing the waters for what would be Pingree’s first primary challenge as an incumbent congresswoman.
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Janet Mills says decision on challenge to Susan Collins may come in November
Maine’s governor told reporters Wednesday that she’s ‘seriously considering the run.’ It’s the strongest indication yet that she may seek her party’s nomination against the 5-term Republican next year.
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Protesters disrupt Susan Collins’ ribbon cutting in Searsport
A group of demonstrators greeted Maine’s senior senator, but the event remained civil.