MEDWAY — Waitress Nikki York came to work at The Aerie Monday morning and discovered for the first time in her five years there that the pilot burner to the restaurant’s grill wouldn’t stay lit. But that surprise was nothing, she said, compared to her shock at the front-page news of U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s announcement that […]
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Michaud’s view on same-sex marriage has evolved
Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud, who served 11 terms in the Legislature — seven in the House and four in the Senate — has an evolving record on gay rights legislation. After early opposition to gay rights issues, he softened his stance by voting to send the matter out to referendum and later sponsoring legislation to allow domestic […]
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Rep. Mike Michaud: Yes, I am gay. ‘But why should it matter?’
When I entered the race for governor, I did so because I love the state of Maine and am tired of seeing it dragged in the wrong direction. There was never any question that it would be a tough race, but I know I have the vision, the experience and the commitment to lead Maine […]
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LePage wants feds to officially open Cobscook Bay boat ramp
LUBEC — U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree say the federal government will allow a boat launch ramp at a state park to stay open despite the shutdown but Gov. Paul LePage says it’s still not officially open. “The State has not received notification from the Obama Administration indicating that Edmunds Boat Launch is open,” […]
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Michaud campaign announces staff
PORTLAND — Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is announcing the senior staff members of his campaign for governor. Michaud said Tuesday that Matt McTighe will serve as campaign manager in Michaud’s campaign against Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler in the 2014 election. McTighe was the campaign manager for the successful 2012 same-sex […]
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Steve Woods drops out of governor’s race and endorses Michaud
FALMOUTH — Democrat Mike Michaud’s only primary challenger stepped aside Wednesday, clearing Michaud’s path to his party’s nomination. Steve Woods, a businessman and Town Council chairman in Yarmouth, announced he was ending his campaign and throwing his support behind Michaud, the U.S. congressman from Maine’s 2nd District. “As a leader of municipal government, as a businessperson […]
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Michaud to attend Oxford Democrat fundraiser
BRYANT POND — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud will be the guest of honor at the Oxford County Democrats’ annual summer BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center on Lake Christopher. Michaud recently announced his candidacy for governor. Bangor City Councilman Joe Baldacci and State Sen. Emily […]
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It’s official: Michaud wants to be governor
PORTLAND — Democratic U.S. Rep Mike Michaud ended speculation about his run for governor Wednesday when his campaign confirmed that he’s entering the campaign with a formal announcement Thursday in Lewiston. The five-term congressman, who has said he wants to restore civility to the Maine State House, has been raising money to challenge Republican Gov. Paul […]
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Phillips firefighters lauded by town officials
PHILLIPS — Before they went to their monthly training meeting Tuesday night, three firefighters joined selectmen and the town manager to accept praise for their unselfish efforts to help their Canadian neighbors in Lac-Megantic, Quebec. Josh Bachelder and Paul Hudson accepted a framed copy of the speech that U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, read into […]
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Rep. Michaud’s staff holding office hours in Phillips
PHILLIPS — A member of U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s staff will hold office hours Thursday in the town office. Matt Dubois from Michaud’s Lewiston office will be available on Thursday, August 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Office at 15 Russell St. Residents will be able to discuss issues they are […]