At the center of the tensions is the race for an at-large seat on the City Council.
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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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Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
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South Portland recount of council race set for Friday
The two at-large candidates whose standing is in question must supply eight counters each for the day-long job.
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Logistics could put ranked-choice voting on hold in 2018
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap worries that the date in the referendum may be too ambitious.