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Holbrook set to challenge Pingree as Republican rival concedes primary

by Dennis Hoey June 29, 2016June 30, 2016

A recount shows that Mark Holbrook finished 57 votes ahead of Ande Smith on June 14 in Maine’s 1st Congressional District.

News, Politics

Poliquin and Cain virtually tied in congressional race

by Eric Russell June 25, 2016January 29, 2018

A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram poll shows Poliquin, the Republican 2nd District representative, has just a 41-40 edge over Cain, while Democratic 1st District congresswoman Chellie Pingree has a 20-point lead over her opponents.

Nation & World, Politics

House Democrats end 25-hour sit-in over gun control

by ERICA WERNER June 23, 2016June 23, 2016

Even though they didn’t get a floor vote on gun-control measures, they declare a victory.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House adjourns but some Democrats continue sit-in for gun control vote

by staff and News Service reports June 22, 2016June 23, 2016

Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree was among the group of lawmakers who started the protest, and she remained on the House floor at sunrise this morning as the protest entered its 20th hour.

Local & State, News

Bill to stop mandatory inspection of sea urchin harvest OK’d by committee

by Sun Journal June 17, 2016June 17, 2016

The House Committee on Natural Resources reported the legislation out on Wednesday.

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Smith takes slim lead over Holbrook in Republican congressional primary

by Kevin Miller June 14, 2016June 15, 2016

With votes still being counted early Wednesday morning, Ande Smith led Mark Holbrook by 2 percentage points. The winner will challenge Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree in November.