Voting will be held 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Thomas College on West River Road.
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Contested race shapes up for Kennebec County Register of Deeds
Republican Kristin Clark is challenging four-term incumbent Beverly Bustin-Hatheway.
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Collins, King, Pingree slam Trump plan to end birthright citizenship
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin initially declined to comment on the president’s plan, saying he ‘didn’t see that,’ but later issued a statement saying ‘any executive order or law must pass Constitutional muster.’
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Former state official says Maine fails its poor
The governor’s office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon’s remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’
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Holy animal control, Batman! Maine middle schoolers pick superhero for job in mock election
Students learned about ranked choice voting Wednesday at the Augusta State Armory.
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Local, county political candidates set for Hallowell forum
The forum will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Hallowell City Hall auditorium.
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Gardiner dog attack prompts proposal to change state law
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.
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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.’
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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.