Sen. Olympia Snowe does a TV ad for Republican Kevin Raye, who is trailing Rep. Mike Michaud.
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In Maine, a broad range of positions on how to cut U.S. debt
Maine’s major U.S. Senate candidates disagree strongly over what to do about the growing national debt.
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Ruling finds basis for fraud case against McKernan-led firm
A judge recommends retaining four of six charges against the former Maine governor’s for-profit education business.
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Snowe appears in ad backing state senate candidate
Maine U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe has a history of campaigning with down-ticket candidates, but this year she’s going the extra mile.
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Candidates outspent by outsiders in Maine Senate race
The Maine race’s per-voter cost is sixth highest in the nation because of PAC and nonprofit spending unleashed by court rulings.
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Bill Nemitz: For enemy of gay marriage, untruths best told quickly
Frank Schubert likes to tell stories. Really, really short and scary stories.
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Maine Senate candidates split over how to cut oil imports
Dill and King put more emphasis on green fuels and oppose nuclear, but Summers favors broader uses of all domestic sources, such as oil drilling.
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Romney Super PAC buys TV ads in Maine
The ad buy shows that Maine’s 2nd District could be a factor in the tight presidential race.
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Political Notebook: D.C. university incident cited by foes of Question 1
Critics say an administrator’s suspension is further proof that the same-sex marriage law will have a chilling effect on free speech.
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Washington Notebook: Inaction on farm bill leaves sour taste
Maine’s agriculture commissioner voices concerns about the impact to price protections for the state’s dairy farmers.