Cynthia Roodman and Rep. Matt Pouliot announce legislation that would make leaving the scene of a dog attack a crime.
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Golden changes mind, decides to take part in Oct. 28 Maine Public debate
Miscommunication about whether U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin had planned to attend prompts Jared Golden to challenge Poliquin about his absence and the Poliquin campaingn to accuse Golden of lying.
Poliquin sends letter to constituents implying shuttered Madison mill remains open
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
Candidates for Maine governor debate power project, education, health care at Waterville forum
About 150 people turned out for the event Thursday, held at Thomas College and hosted by the college and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
More than 1,000 Maine academics sign letter urging Collins to not support Kavanaugh
The online letter to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites allegations of sexual misconduct and Kavanaugh’s “angry demeanor” as reasons to reject his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Dozens of residents flood Collins’ Augusta office as Kavanaugh vote advances
The Maine senator, one of a few Republicans who could halt the judge’s nomination, still has not decided how she will vote, a staff member says.
Legislative candidates participate in Kennebec Valley forum
Eight Democrats, two independents and no Republicans joined Tuesday night’s event in Waterville.
Ranked-choice voting likely to determine outcome of 2nd District U.S. House race, polls find
One pollster determined that incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads, but not by a majority, and Jared Golden would win when independent candidates’ votes are reassigned.
Sen. Collins reiterates that Kavanaugh is unlikely to favor overturning Roe v. Wade
She cites points he made in conversations with her.
Republican drops out of race for Cumberland County district attorney
Two candidates remain: Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck.