The parties are expected to join forces with other groups to form a broad pro-European coalition.
October 2014
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News
Freeport vote on school district withdrawal to affect education in three towns
Durham and Pownal would have to rethink school costs and property taxes too if Freeport splits from RSU 5.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
N.H. may lose its all-female congressional delegation
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire has a long history of electing women, but its tenure as the only state with an all-female delegation in Washington could come to an end after two short years. Democrats Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster were elected to the U.S. House in 2012, joining Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican […]
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Toronto voters head to polls to elect Ford’s successor
After four years, many residents say what matters most is getting rid of Rob Ford and his brother.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Hunters around the country watch Maine bear vote
Hunting groups oppose a ban on bait, dogs and traps because they believe it may set a precedent.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Cast a positive vote for Eliot Cutler
We Mainers are so lucky to have a man like independent Eliot Cutler running for governor. His intellect, broad business experience, compassion and drive make him the best candidate to move Maine forward. We need someone with his creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Twelve years of failed policies and partisan bickering have left Maine dead last […]
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Letter to the editor: LePage has only served people who support him
I notice how during this gubernatorial election, the placards supporting Republican Paul LePage say “our governor,” with the word “our” in italics. I think the meaning is obvious. For the past four years, LePage has acted like he is interested in serving as governor only to the 39 percent of voters who elected him. Of […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s not too late to change your mind, Cutler voters
If you have been watching the daily polls, you know that Democrat Mike Michaud is a few points ahead of Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler is lagging. If your plan is to vote for Cutler, let’s face it: Your man is already out. That’s disappointing and very sad. But at this point, […]
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Letter to the editor: Debates prove Cutler is best for Maine
It should be obvious to all who saw the televised debates that independent Eliot Cutler is hands down the best candidate for governor. Watching Mike Michaud and Paul LePage endlessly bicker and spew vapid talking points was painful and embarrassing. Eliot is right – voters should reject the gridlocked, do-nothing parties in favor of a […]
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Letter to the editor: Voting for the right candidate is more important than simply winning
Since 2010, I have assumed that the most important piece of the 2014 election would be the defeat of Gov. LePage. I was wrong. What is most important is electing the best, the most qualified, the most experienced person possible to lead us for the next four years. The polls only reflect the now, not […]