As campaign operatives fill the airwaves with a barrage of commercials that often make astounding claims, it can be tough for voters in Maine’s 2nd District congressional race to know what’s true and what’s not. The Sun Journal is checking up on some of the advertising and mailers to help voters make sense of what […]
election 2018
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Paul LePage rips into Jared Golden, predicts he’ll lose to Poliquin
Despite working with 2nd Congressional District candidate Jared Golden this year to help returning military medics, Republican Gov. Paul LePage assailed the Lewiston Democrat on Thursday as a partisan do-nothing. Speaking on Portland radio station WGAN, LePage said Golden told “a bald-faced lie” in a radio advertisement that mentioned their cooperation on legislation. But the […]
advertisement
Posted inOxford Hills
Race for Oxford County Register of Deeds: Thomas Williams
Name: Thomas Williams Party: Democrat Hometown: Mexico Hobbies: Outside of work, I tend to be a person to take things as they come. I enjoy road trips, keeping up with friends and learning new things. I take pride in enhancing my knowledge about topics I may not know and really develop myself to be a […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Race for Oxford County Register of Deeds: Cherri Crockett
Name: Cherri Crockett Party: Republican Hometown: Bethel Hobbies: I am an avid outdoorswoman and enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and exploring our great state via woods trails. I enjoy photography, reading, practicing reiki, riding my motorcycle and spending time with my family and friends. I am a dog mom to two senior Labs. I also enjoy networking […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Fact or fiction: Claims from Maine’s 2nd District congressional race
Many claims are being made by candidates and commercials in the battle for Maine’s 2nd District congressional seat. Some are true. Some are, at best, a stretch. Some are outright lies. With millions of dollars pouring into Maine for television advertisements that often take aim at Democrat Jared Golden or Republican Bruce Poliquin — along […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Emerson College poll shows Mills leading Moody
A new poll shows Democrat Janet Mills with an 8-point advantage over Republican Shawn Moody in Maine’s gubernatorial race but suggests a dead heat in the hotly contested race for the 2nd Congressional District. The campaigns of Moody and Terry Hayes — an independent who was not named in the poll — questioned the accuracy […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Maine's 2nd District race airs most House ads in nation
It probably seems you cannot escape the advertising for the 2nd Congressional District race in Maine. In what may be the hottest political showdown in America, an average of 26 commercials tied to the contest aired every hour in Maine during a 10-day period that ended Oct. 25, according to the Wesleyan Media Project. One of […]
Posted inFranklin
Former superintendent challenges incumbent in bid for Franklin County treasurer
FARMINGTON — A former superintendent in two school districts is challenging Franklin County Treasurer Pam Prodan as she seeks re-election and the chance to continue overseeing the county’s finances. Quenten Clark Jr., a Republican from Farmington, is challenging Prodan, a Democrat from Wilton, for a four-year term as treasurer. The job is budgeted with a […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Misconduct allegations lead John Gale to drop out of Cumberland DA race
Jon Gale dropped out of the race to become the Cumberland County district attorney on Monday night after the Maine Democratic Party had asked him to withdraw over unspecified allegations of sexual misconduct from when Gale worked at Unum in the early 2000s. Gale, 51, didn’t directly address the allegations about his time at Unum, […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Eric Brakey, Zak Ringelstein get feisty with Angus King
The three candidates for U.S. Senate sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and more during a fast-moving debate Monday night. U.S. Sen. Angus King, the incumbent independent, said he is running for re-election because he has seen a lot of “hope and heartbreak” over the past year, and he wants to address both. He mentioned the […]