AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he doesn’t think the three-person gubernatorial race is going to be a close one. On the George Hale-Ric Tyler show on WVOM-FM on Thursday, LePage said that he’s “going to be blown out by a landslide” or he’s “going to win by a landslide.” Most pre-election polls have […]
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Cutler, Michaud support Medicaid-paid abortions; LePage opposed
LEWISTON — The battle over abortion is heating up again in the Maine governor’s race. Eliot Cutler, the independent in the race, said he would support allowing MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program, to cover the cost of abortion services for women eligible for the government-sponsored health care program. Cutler said it’s a position he’s long […]
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Cutler accuses LePage, Michaud of restricting debates
PORTLAND — Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler on Monday lashed out at Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic challenger Mike Michaud, accusing them of delaying debate appearances until after many absentee ballots are cast ahead of the November election. Cutler said the majority of Maine residents want more debates and forums but LePage and Michaud and […]
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Snowe, McKernan top list of hosts for LePage event with Christie in August
LEWISTON — Former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe and her husband, former Gov. John McKernan, are among a group hosting a fundraising event for Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s re-election campaign later in August. The event, featuring New Jersey’s Republican Gov. Chris Christie, will be held at the Lucerne Inn in Dedham, just outside of Ellsworth. The […]
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Maine’s first lady balances life and causes, steers clear of politics
AUGUSTA — You would think being married to one of Maine’s most colorful and controversial governors wouldn’t be easy, but Ann LePage makes it look that way. During a recent one-on-one interview with the Sun Journal, LePage spoke about what it’s like to be one of Maine’s most prominent figureheads, what it’s like to live […]
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Michaud will only participate in debates when LePage does
LEWISTON — While they don’t agree on much, one thing Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic challenger Mike Michaud seem to be in agreement on is they don’t intend to participate in many public debates. Michaud’s campaign spokeswoman Lizzy Reinholt said Wednesday that Michaud would only participate in debates that LePage had agreed to […]
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Immigration becomes an issue in Maine governor’s race
AUGUSTA — The debate over immigration is raging in the three-person race for governor in Maine, far from where an influx of central American youth is crossing the nation’s southern border. Republican Gov. Paul LePage sharply criticized the federal government this week for placing eight immigrant children in Maine without advising him and his campaign […]
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Gun violence group endorses Cutler for Maine governor
PORTLAND — Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence is endorsing independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler, with long-time board member Bill Harwood touting Cutler’s decision not to shy away from the issue. Cutler supports background checks on all gun sales, calling it a commonsense measure to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. But he isn’t […]
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Income and tax levels for candidates in Maine governor’s race vary greatly
AUGUSTA — Annual earnings and how much they pay in taxes varies greatly among the candidates for governor. One pays more in state property taxes than he would earn as governor. One pays property taxes in Florida but not in Maine. And one pays about $500 less in property taxes on his home and a […]
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Energy a focus as leaders meet in New Hampshire
BRETTON WOODS, N.H. (AP) — The premiers of the Eastern Canadian provinces and governors of the New England states said Monday that delivering clean energy to this corner of the United States is one of the most important issues facing the region. Energy and economic collaboration were the main topics at a two-day conference between […]