Adrienne Bennett, who sounds like a sure-fire candidate, said Tuesday she’s made a decision about whether to jump into a GOP primary for the seat and will announce soon.
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Welcome to the dog days of Portland’s mayoral race
As the contest begins to heat up, 3 of the 4 candidates resort to posting pictures of adorable dogs out on the campaign trail.
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As deadline passes, it’s unclear which ‘people’s veto’ efforts will clear first hurdle
Groups had until Friday evening to turn in petition signatures to town clerks, the first critical step in qualifying to put a ‘people’s veto’ question on the ballot next year.
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Supporters of Strimling’s re-election announce endorsements, take shots at challenger
Portland’s mayor gets the backing of more than 20 current and former elected officials, including City Councilor Pious Ali and 5 school board members.
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In ‘Late Show’ appearance, Stephen King says it’s time for Sen. Collins to go
The Bangor-based novelist tells the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, that he wants a senator with a more ‘liberal bent.’
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Turnover means changes coming to Augusta council
Resignations during the summer will result in new candidates and contested races for seats on the Augusta City Council during the November general election. Three incumbents uncontested for Augusta Board of Education seats.
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Sole Republican challenger to Sen. Collins quits amid party pressure
Fairfield’s Derek Levasseur said heavy pressure from Maine Republican leaders squelched his effort to snatch party backing from the 4-term senator in next June’s primary.
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Biden in lead, but does campaign lack enthusiasm to keep it?
Democrats downplayed the large crowds at Donald Trump’s high-octane rallies throughout the 2016 campaign, predicting it wouldn’t translate into an Election Day victory.
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Mark Sanford will challenge Trump in Republican primary
The former governor and representative from South Carolina joins former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who launched a bid against the president in April.
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Cory Booker asks Maine voters to engage in ‘moral moment’ facing America
The Democratic presidential candidate and New Jersey senator makes a campaign stop in Portland.