The anonymous website that criticized Eliot Cutler during the 2010 Maine gubernatorial race was the work of a “citizen journalist” entitled to Constitutional protections, the creators argue in federal court.
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Obama’s fundraising in Maine far outpacing Romney’s
Obama raised nearly $5 in Maine for every $1 Romney collected last month; their state totals to date are $1.8 million and $304,000, respectively.
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Michaud maintains lead in House race, according to new survey
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud maintains a comfortable lead in the race in Maine’s 2nd District, according to a new poll.
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Republicans think Romney could split Maine
The 2nd District, which comprises northern Maine, could yield an important Electoral College vote for Mitt Romney.
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Group gives $250K to Maine gay-marriage opponents
The National Organization for Marriage is pumping money into Maine in hopes of stopping same-sex marriage from being approved.
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King blasts ‘ugly’ blog attack on his wife
King’s Senate opponents, Charlie Summers and Cynthia Dill, also denounce the conservative website’s unsourced piece as ‘reprehensible’ and ‘vicious.’
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Bill Nemitz: Never look a literary device in the mouth
Boy oh boy, did I mess up last week . . .
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Michaud ad updates work for vets
His U.S. House race rival criticizes the ad, which is similar to one used in 2010, as ‘reactionary.’
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Truth Test: Senate candidates tell falsehoods at debate
Republican Charlie Summers, Independent Angus King and Democrat Cynthia Dill all made inaccurate claims during Monday’s debate in Lewiston.
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Fresh waves of anti-Angus King ads to air
The independent’s campaign fires back at ads sponsored by national pro-Republican groups.