They debate issues ranging from Portland’s lack of affordable housing to homelessness to providing property tax relief to the role of the mayor.
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Jimmy Carter says he couldn’t have managed presidency at 80
The 94-year-old former president didn’t mention any of the presidential hopefuls by name, but two leading 2020 candidates are nearing 80.
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Outside group spends big on media blitz to support Sen. Collins’ campaign
The campaign by 1820 PAC is the latest effort by independent groups – many funded by secretive ‘dark money’ – to flood Maine with ads in the 2020 U.S. Senate race.
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Activists vow to keep fighting for clean elections referendum in Portland
The City Council, citing the city attorney’s advice, says the proposal to publicly finance municipal campaigns would have to go to a charter commission before going to voters.
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Paul LePage’s former press secretary eyes 2nd District U.S. House seat
Adrienne Bennett, who sounds like a sure-fire candidate, said Tuesday she’s made a decision about whether to jump into a GOP primary for the seat and will announce soon.
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Welcome to the dog days of Portland’s mayoral race
As the contest begins to heat up, 3 of the 4 candidates resort to posting pictures of adorable dogs out on the campaign trail.
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As deadline passes, it’s unclear which ‘people’s veto’ efforts will clear first hurdle
Groups had until Friday evening to turn in petition signatures to town clerks, the first critical step in qualifying to put a ‘people’s veto’ question on the ballot next year.
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Supporters of Strimling’s re-election announce endorsements, take shots at challenger
Portland’s mayor gets the backing of more than 20 current and former elected officials, including City Councilor Pious Ali and 5 school board members.
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In ‘Late Show’ appearance, Stephen King says it’s time for Sen. Collins to go
The Bangor-based novelist tells the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, that he wants a senator with a more ‘liberal bent.’
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Five fellow councilors back challenger Spencer Thibodeau for Portland mayor
The endorsements, which are reminiscent of those Mayor Ethan Strimling received in 2015, and a series of candidate forums signal the unofficial start of election season in the city.