The Freeport independent is under pressure to follow through on his pledge to withdraw from the race this month if he doesn’t see a path to victory.
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Shawn Moody says he wants Maine to be ‘Staycationland’ instead of ‘Vacationland’
The Republican candidate for governor rolls out his plan for boosting the state’s economy during a visit to an awning maker in Auburn.
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Independent cries foul on Republican as Pingree’s 1st District challengers do battle
In filings with the Maine Attorney General’s Office and other agencies, Martin Grohman accuses Mark Holbrook of falsely portraying himself as a psychologist.
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Messing with beaver traps turns into campaign mud in state Senate race
Saying it’s payback for Democrats, a challenger unearths a state senator’s Class E crime conviction.
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‘No decision’ yet by Alan Caron on whether to exit governor’s race
Polling in the single digits, the independent candidate is under rising pressure to honor a pledge he made in March to withdraw if victory became unlikely.
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Despise Congress? You’re not alone
Just 14 percent of Americans approve of the legislative branch’s performance, a new poll shows.
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Moody set to announce his economic plan for Maine
The Republican candidate for governor and auto body entrepreneur will discuss the plan during a visit to an Auburn building products company Thursday.
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Yarmouth police clarify absentee ballot warning
It is legal to go door to door asking residents if they want to fill out applications for the ballots, the department says.
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Interactive chart: Early-voting turnout for Maine’s 2018 election
As of 4 p.m. Monday, the day before Election Day, nearly 174,000 Mainers had already cast their ballots.
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Democrats outpacing Republicans in early absentee voting in Maine
Experts say that doesn’t translate into victory at the polls, but it does enable parties to identify where to concentrate their get-out-the-vote efforts on Election Day.