The owner of a chain of auto body shops, who says Mainers are tired of simply getting by, becomes the 5th Republican and 21st candidate in the race to replace Gov. LePage in 2018.
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With crowded field in governor’s race, Maine clean elections fund could face shortfall in 2018
The fund, often tapped to balance state budgets, may need more money if enough candidates quality for public financing.
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Shawn Moody enlists former LePage staffers for expected run for governor
The body shop entrepreneur from Gorham joined the Republican Party last month and is planning a news conference Tuesday.
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Former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn files to run for governor
John Jenkins also served in the Maine Legislature and won a write-in campaign to become Auburn’s mayor.
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Opinion podcast: Is a shutdown inevitable; millennial bristles at avocado toast
Greg Kesich and Bill Nemitz recall the 1991 shutdown and how Gov. LePage might take the blame whether he deserves it or not. Plus Letter Writer of the Month returns.
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Explainer Podcast: Understanding Medicaid
Portland Press Herald Health and Human Services reporter Joe Lawlor breaks down the complex system and how it works in Maine.
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Opinion Podcast: Budget drama, Governor’s race party shuffle, Angus King’s star turn, and just a little nips
The editorial page crew digs into this week’s big state and national political news.
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Opinion podcast: Susan Collins steps up; the ‘resistance’ steps back
A little less than 18 months away from midterm elections the governor’s race is creeping its way into every political conversation.
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LePage’s second term to begin Wednesday with inaugural speech, party
Thousands will gather in Augusta to hear the governor’s broad goals for the state and help usher in his next four years.