GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]
Election 2020
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Fly on Pence’s head generates most buzz of debate
The bug that settled on Pence’s white hair set off a social media firestorm.
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Debate takeaways: Pandemic looms over a more civil fight
The dynamics of Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate represented a rare 2020 return to some semblance of normal presidential politics.
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Maine Democratic Party is behind those Trump/Collins signs
The party has posted signs reading ‘Trump Collins 2020′ in an effort to link the 2 Republicans in voters’ minds. The Collins campaign calls it a ‘petty’ stunt.
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Dale Crafts admits he was ‘absolutely wrong’ in claiming an endorsement he didn’t get
Republican congressional hopeful said he erred in radio interview when he said a Maine gun rights group had backed him.
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Pence and Harris spar over pandemic in vice presidential debate
Both candidates sidestep some difficult questions, in a debate far more respectful than the opening presidential debate eight days earlier.
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Business group rallies opposition to Portland referendum proposals
The Portland Community Chamber of Commerce forum comes as opponents of the initiatives hold a significant fundraising and spending advantage over proponents.
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Portland’s District 37 to get new state representative
Grayson Lookner, who won the Democratic primary, is being challenged by Green Independent John Safarik, who is mounting a write-in campaign.
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Two candidates for open District 4 seat on Portland City Council
Andrew Zarro, a progressive small business owner, faces Rosemary Mahoney, a longtime Portland resident and union organizer who ran unsuccessfully in 2014.
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Mask mandates, health care key issues in fast-paced 1st Congressional District debate
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, seeking a 7th term in Congress, faces a challenge from conservative Republican Jay Allen.