Tens of millions of dollars backed Maine candidates and causes, but in some cases, message and broader context mattered more.
2016 maine ballot
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Pingree-Holbrook debate highlights stark differences on major issues
One of the biggest clashes came in response to a question about whether Maine should embrace or ‘chase away’ skilled immigrants who want to come to Maine as refugees.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Requirement for background checks when lending guns used to target Question 3
Critics call mandatory checks for non-family transfers a fatal flaw in the ballot measure, but supporters say it avoids a dangerous loophole in the law.
Posted inElections, Local & State
Maine’s booming private gun market at heart of ballot question
Question 3 supporters say regulating private gun sales will keep weapons out of the hands of criminals, but critics dismiss it as an ineffective, ‘feel-good’ measure.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Ballots go out as absentee voting gets more popular in Maine
Municipal clerks in southern and central Maine report steady demand for absentee ballots in this presidential election year.
Posted inNews
Most Mainers favor background checks on gun sales, poll shows
The measure enjoys strong support among women, Democrats and southern Maine residents, but opponents say it’s unnecessary.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Most Mainers favor legalizing marijuana for recreational use, poll finds
Southern and coastal residents and those under 50 are driving the support for the ballot question.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine business group urges tighter regulation of medical marijuana market
Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana won’t endorse or oppose November’s legalization ballot measure, but calls for better oversight of the growing marijuana industry.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Both sides of gun sales referendum gear up for tough, costly campaign over background checks
Backers of ballot Question 3 to expand the requirement to most private sales are being helped by a Michael Bloomberg group, while opponents are getting assistance from the NRA.