Buoyed by strong support in Portland and farther up the coast toward her hometown of North Haven, Pingree solidified the 1st District’s reputation as reliably Democratic.
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5 things to know about the Maine election
NUMBER ONE: Polling places open between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Election Day, depending on the town. All voting places close at 8 p.m.
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Americans face prospect of status quo Congress
Despite more than $2 billion in election spending, Americans likely will elect a Congress as divided as the one they’ve complained about for two years.
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Poll: Romney slicing into Obama’s lead in Maine
Romney gains among men in the latest Maine survey, but Obama still holds a 7-percentage-point edge; also, same-sex marriage heads for a showdown.
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Washington Notebook: Regulators raise concerns over impact of Collins’ bill
The proposal would require independent agencies to review proposed rules to gauge their impact on businesses.
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Most Maine top elected officials steer clear of gay-marriage issue
Our U.S. senators say it is a state question, while Gov. LePage offers no comment.
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Race for Snowe’s seat has been hot since its start
The senator’s February surprise touched off a contest that has attracted big national attention and money.
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Political Notebook: Phones are ringing this weekend
An anti-gay marriage group plans to spend $500,000 in an effort to reach 10 million people in Maine and five other states.
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U.S. Senate: Candidates square off in testy final debate
Independent candidate Steve Woods drops out of the race and urges voters to support Angus King.
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Candidates debate: What ails Washington, who best to fix it?
Senate hopefuls make their pitches in the first of three consecutive events.