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Maine gubernatorial candidates prepare to take the debate stage

by ALANNA DURKIN October 5, 2014February 12, 2018

The first of five debates is Wednesday.

Business, Local & State, Maine Governor's race

Verso closing will shadow Maine governor’s race

by Steve Mistler October 4, 2014October 6, 2014

Four of the five debates slated for LePage, Michaud and Cutler will be held before chambers of commerce and the loss of 500 mill jobs will be a key topic.

Elections 2014, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics

At rally for Michaud, Michelle Obama urges women and youths to vote

by Randy Billings October 3, 2014October 6, 2014

Speaking at UMaine, the first lady address a weakness for Democratic candidates: getting supporters to vote in a year with no presidential election.

Elections 2014, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics

Crowd forms in Orono as Michelle Obama to rally for Michaud

by Sun JournalOctober 3, 2014October 3, 2014

Mike Michaud is looking for a boost in a heated three-way race for the Blaine House that remains tight with just a month until Election Day.

Elections, Politics, Senate

Collins role in shutdown stirring up Maine’s U.S. Senate race

by Kevin Miller October 2, 2014January 29, 2018

The campaigns offer sharply different interpretations of the facts surrounding the partial government closure last year.

Elections 2014, Local & State, Politics

Angus King to endorse 2nd District’s Cain on Wednesday

by Michael Shepherd September 30, 2014October 1, 2014

The independent U.S. senator’s backing will help the Democrat by drawing attention to her race against Republican Bruce Poliquin, one observer says.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Supporters say new lab needed for Lyme disease, other tests

by Keith Edwards September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

Question 2 on the Nov. 4 ballot asks voters to approve an $8 million bond to build an Animal and Plant Disease and Insect Control laboratory administered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Elections, Elections 2014, Local & State

Maine’s 2nd District a top opportunity for GOP, congressman says

by Michael Shepherd September 30, 2014October 1, 2014

Republican Bruce Poliquin is benefiting from increased national attention to his bid against Democrat Emily Cain, the subject of attack ads that began Tuesday.