Residents say their city backed the congressman because it is progressive and gay-friendly and filled with rife with artista, musicians and political insiders.
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Greene showed support for LePage’s straight talk at the polls
Paying off bills and clamping down on welfare fraud appeal to voters in this rural town just east of Lewiston.
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What kind of a congressman will Maine’s Bruce Poliquin be?
The Republican from Maine’s 2nd District has moderated his approach after saying in 2012 that he loves to “argue with liberals.”
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Waldo County’s Senate District 11 will be recounted
Democrat Jonathan Fulford requested a recount after losing to Senate Republican Leader Michael Thibodeau by 115 votes.
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Exit polls show white voters turned away from Democrats
Here’s a look at some of the ways shifts in turnout and voter preferences played out in the 2014 midterms.
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LePage win proved cheap compared with rivals’ spending
Spending on the Maine gubernatorial race totaled almost $19.2 million, more than twice what was spent in 2010.
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Rollins sworn in as Augusta mayor
The former councilor said he plans to focus on helping the council, which soon will include three new members, work together.
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Somerset County sheriff candidates recovering from ugly campaign
Winner Dale Lancaster said he’s disappointed by a campaign that turned contentious, while opponent Kris McKenna, a Waterville police officer, said negative media hurt him.
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Humane Society chief vows to press bear issue further
The No on 1 campaign manager attributed his side’s successs to support from sportsmen and conservation groups.
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Underestimated LePage drew support from Democrats’ strongholds
The governor benefited from a nationwide anti-Democrat trend, but he also gained more support personally for his job performance.