Maine gubernatorial candidates debate their positions on a variety of topics at Thomas College in Waterville on Thursday. From left are Independents Alan Caron and Terry Hayes, Democrat Janet Mills and Republican Shawn Moody.

Maine gubernatorial candidate Democrat Janet Mills gave her views on topics during a debate with other candidates including Republican Shawn Moody, right, at Thomas College in Waterville on Thursday.

Thomas College in Waterville was site of a Maine gubernatorial candidate debate on Thursday. Voters listened to Independents Alan Caron and Terry Hayes, Democrat Janet Mills and Republican Shawn Moody.

Maine gubernatorial candidates including Republican Shawn Moody gave their views on topics during debate at Thomas College in Waterville on Thursday.

Independent Terry Hayes gave her views on topics during a Maine gubernatorial debate at Thomas College in Waterville on Thursday.

Independent candidate Alan Caron expresses his view on topics during a Maine gubernatorial debate at Thomas College in Waterville on Thursday.