AUGUSTA — For more than three years, a common sight on Maine roads has been a bumper sticker that reads “61%: We did not vote for Paul LePage.” The sticker began showing up shortly after LePage took office, reinforcing the notion that he rose from private businessman to the state’s highest elected office with far […]
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PAC plans $2 million TV campaign for Michaud
AUGUSTA — A new political action committee that is supporting Democrat Mike Michaud in Maine’s hotly contested governor’s race said Monday that it will launch a television advertising campaign worth at least $2 million in the run-up to the November election. Consultants with experience in political media buys said that is an eyebrow-raising level of […]
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Cutler supporters’ lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Maine donation limits
AUGUSTA — Four supporters of independent Eliot Cutler’s bid for governor filed a suit Monday in U.S. District Court over what they argue are inequities in Maine campaign finance laws. The injunction asks that individual contribution limits for donations to Cutler’s campaign be the same as they are for major-party candidates — and in time […]
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Federal report on economic growth spurs partisan attacks in Maine
LEWISTON — A new federal report on economic growth — or lack thereof — is providing fertile ground for criticism from both Democrats and Republicans running for office in Maine. The federal Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday released the latest data on economic growth in the U.S., including a state-by-state breakdown that shows Maine’s […]
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J. Bergeron: Maine deserves better
All Mainers have a stake in the November election, but no group has such a considerable stake as Maine’s young people. Young Mainers deserve a state that is competitive in offering economic opportunities that will allow its talented young people to remain in Maine and enjoy the quality of life that distinguishes Maine as a […]
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R. Melendy: Return honesty to governor’s office
It is now an established fact that Gov. Paul LePage contracted with the Alexander Group for nearly $1 million to “prove” that Maine welfare programs should not expand. What else has LePage done? • He has vetoed more bills than any other governor in history; • He has refused federal money to increase Medicaid; and […]
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Planned Parenthood endorses Michaud for governor
PORTLAND — Planned Parenthood’s Maine Action Fund political action committee endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud for governor Monday during an event in Portland. The endorsement adds another high-profile liberal group to Michaud’s portfolio, as the Blue Dog Democrat’s supporters push to unify left-leaning Mainers around their candidate and avoid splitting votes with independent challenger Eliot […]
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North to Augusta: Primary spin cycles accelerate Maine’s campaign season
With the June primaries behind them, Maine’s major political parties — Democrats and Republicans — are now working to heal any lingering hard feelings from what’s been some very heated races — especially in the state’s giant 2nd U.S. Congressional District. Every State House seat and the governor’s office is also up for grabs this […]
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U.S. House unanimously approves bill that gives vets more medical options
ALAN FRAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON — United and eager to respond to a national uproar, the House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to make it easier for patients enduring long waits for care at Veterans Affairs facilities to get VA-paid treatment from local doctors. The 421-0 vote was Congress’ strongest response yet to the outcry over […]
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Michaud proposes inspector general to oversee DHHS
AUGUSTA — Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud said Thursday that if elected, he will create a state-level Office of Inspector General to fight “waste, fraud and abuse” in the Department of Health and Human Services. Michaud’s announcement appeared to be in reaction to a message that Republican Gov. Paul LePage has been focused on […]