Six of the 7 candidates in the Republican primary appeared at a debate hosted by WMTW Tuesday night.
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Nirav Shah is the best choice for Maine’s environment | Opinion
Shah’s background in law and public health, and his experience in responding to exposure risks, makes him the leader we need.
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As governor, Jonathan Bush can help Maine seal the deal | Opinion
Thanks to his counsel and his vision, my company is in the process of relocating here.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Shenna Bellows is uniquely qualified for governor | Letter
In our rich gubernatorial field, Shenna Bellows is my No. 1. Here’s why. When key groups endorse two and even three of the Democratic candidates in the primary for governor we have to ask, “who’s unique?” Bellows is the only candidate with executive director, Maine Civil Liberties Union, on her resume. The Maine Holocaust and […]
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Garrett Mason for governor | Letter
County government gives us a direct view of what happens when state decisions miss the mark. We see the pressure placed on taxpayers, the strain on public services, and the frustration of people who feel government has stopped listening. That is why I am supporting Garrett Mason for governor. As an Androscoggin County commissioner, I […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race
Maine voters have a new race to focus on — at least for now.
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How Democrats running for governor say they differ from Janet Mills
At their first televised debate ahead of the June 9 primary, the 5 Democrats running to succeed Mills weighed in on her moves as governor.
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Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny
The Maine ethics commission received complaints about the use of ‘red boxing’ by Nirav Shah, Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson.
Posted inElections, Politics
A Maine progressive in Trump country, Troy Jackson seeks the Blaine House
The former Senate president from Allagash hopes voters statewide value his northern Maine roots, bipartisan legislative achievements and logging experience. Will this year’s gubernatorial field crowd him out?
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Excited by the prospect of Troy Jackson as governor | Letter
I had the good fortune to meet Troy Jackson a few months ago — he spoke at a friend’s house about his run for governor and the changes needed to better support the people of Maine. I already knew from my friend, the host, who worked for Troy in the state Senate, that he’s experienced, […]