RUMFORD – The Rumford and Mexico Boards of Selectmen will meet with Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Rumford Falls Auditorium. The meeting will be open to the public, Executive Secretary Terri Palmer said Friday. She said Cutler reached out to the selectmen to discuss municipal concerns. “They may […]
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Cutler defends Gratwick over ‘brain guy’ gaffe, decries use of out-of-context statements in campaigns
BANGOR — Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Thursday he “feels badly” for state Rep. Geoffrey Gratwick, D-Bangor, whose conversation with a constituent was secretly recorded and released by the Republican Party earlier this week. Saying Gratwick was “a good guy caught in a bad system,” Cutler said he believes Gratwick has to toe his […]
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B. Shibles: He can get Maine moving
Maine has an opportunity to elect a governor who can use his successful career and leadership experience to benefit Maine. Eliot Cutler is the only candidate with international business experience and original ideas that are critical to business and economic development for Maine in a global economy. Cutler is the only leader who will be […]
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J. Levesque: Do the right thing for Maine
The Republican and Democratic parties have failed Maine, again. Neither Republican Paul LePage nor Congressman Mike Michaud has agreed to timely debates with independent Eliot Cutler to discuss their visions for Maine’s future. That is a disservice to the Maine people and continues to demonstrate that both parties put their own special interests ahead of […]
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State of Maine’s economy a focus of governor race
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Maine’s economy is back on track with 20,000 more private sector jobs. His opponents are equally adamant that the state’s economic recovery is lagging under his leadership. The truth is that Maine’s economy has shown a mix of successes and setbacks, giving candidates plenty to cheer — or […]
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Cutler hits LePage hard on economic policy
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler, who touted an economic development plan Thursday that rehashed some of the policy proposals he’s discussed in recent months, lashed out at Republican Gov. Paul LePage for talking more about jobs than planning to create them during his first term as governor. “A lot of people who […]
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J. Sloan: Bring on the debates
In 2014, democracy in Maine is clearly controlled by the two major political parties and the vast fortunes invested in keeping their candidates protected from any criticism of their often cloudy positions on issues. The people of Maine deserve the right to decide for themselves who should lead them as the next governor of this […]
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Cutler calls for ranked choice voting, open primaries in gubernatorial elections
PORTLAND — Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler on Thursday reiterated calls for new voting systems in Maine, which he said would help place all candidates — regardless of their political party — on equal footing. In a news conference at his Portland campaign office, Cutler called for Maine to begin using an open primary or […]
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Cutler unveils welfare reform proposal
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler joined the campaign debate on welfare reform Wednesday with a plan that calls for public assistance recipients to repay some of the benefits they receive and for the state to provide cash incentives for recipients who complete their high school education or ensure the educational success of […]
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Cutler campaign opens Lewiston office
LEWISTON — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler emphasized the political importance of Maine’s second-biggest city Tuesday as he officially opened a campaign office at 218 Lisbon St. Cutler is running against 2nd District U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Cutler now has offices in the state’s three largest cities: […]