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Question 1 arguments: Cleaner elections or ‘welfare’ for politicians?

by Kevin Miller October 19, 2015October 20, 2015

Voters will be asked Nov. 3 if they want to allot more public funds to candidates, and whether to identify top donors and be harder on violators.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Candidates divided over Portland mayor’s role as city leader

by Randy Billings October 13, 2015October 20, 2015

The three point to differences in style and on issues such as the minimum wage and the handling of assistance to immigrants.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Bangor councilor Baldacci seeks 2nd District seat

by Michael Shepherd July 29, 2015July 30, 2015

The brother of former Gov. John Baldacci filed on Wednesday with the Federal Elections Commission to run for the U.S. House seat in 2016.

Elections, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Kingfield votes to remain in SAD 58

by DOUGLAS MCINTIRE Staff Writer July 16, 2015July 16, 2015

In a community almost split down the middle, the conversation leading up to the vote remained civil.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Poliquin increases fundraising lead in race for Maine’s 2nd District

by Michael Shepherd July 14, 2015July 14, 2015

The freshman Republican says he has passed the $1 million fundraising mark, carrying $700,000 more in his war chest than Democratic challenger Emily Cain.

Maine, News, Senate

Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith lobbied for $10 bill candidate

by Doug Harlow July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

Amid discussion of possibly replacing the likeness of Alexander Hamilton on the U.S. $10 note with that of an American woman, the former Maine senator’s name has come back around as a contender.

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