The debate Thursday night in the close race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat put claims about the candidates’ backgrounds on full display.
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Nine things you might not know about Hillary Clinton
The former secretary of state and first lady will headline a rally in Maine for Mike Michaud on Friday.
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Somerset County sheriff race sparks campaign dispute
The wife of a supporter of candidate Kris McKenna used a fake name to tip off the media to a complaint she filed against Dale Lancaster.
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Groups join forces, spend big to defeat Gov. LePage
The millions from 16 organizations is a major reason why outside spending is more than double the total for the 2010 race, with two weeks still to go.
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Race for pivotal Maine Senate seat draws heavy attention
Republican Amy Volk challenges Democrat Jim Boyle in a close race in District 30 that has attracted unprecedented spending.
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South Portland police chief, marijuana advocate debate legalization
Among the points of contention are whether pot is safer than alcohol and whether legalization will increase use by young people.
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Collins, Bellows square off in second joint appearance
The contenders for U.S. Senate are cordial but critical of each other in their first TV debate.
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Former President George H.W. Bush endorses LePage
The Bushes call the Maine governor a ‘get-it-done’ leader.
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Agree to Disagree: With the debates behind us, did anyone swing the needle?
Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman assess the impact of the Maine gubernatorial debates as Election Day nears.
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Maine students elect LePage by a small margin in mock election
Students from 130 schools across the state give the governor 38.5 percent of the vote, while Mike Michaud gets 35.8 percent and Eliot Cutler gets 25.4 percent.