Emily Cain touts praise from the governor, and a gun-control group buys ads for Susan Collins.
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Candidates take on new topics in Maine gubernatorial debate No. 2
The debate in Waterville focuses on education and the economy, and highlights differences on international trade and a proposal for a privately funded east-west highway.
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Fact-checking Maine’s first gubernatorial debate
The Press Herald checked some of the claims and statements made by the three candidates to see how they measure up.
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Ethics commission to meet Friday on dueling complaints in Maine governor’s race
The Democratic Party says Gov. Paul LePage is using state resources for his re-election effort, while LePage claims U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is using federal resources for his campaign.
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1st debate: Each candidate scores points in sharp but civil exchanges
The trio’s first public face-off covers the governor’s record, preventing job losses, Maine’s colleges, tax issues and more.
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Chris Christie to headline LePage fundraiser in Lewiston
Former Sen. Olympia Snowe and her husband, former Gov. John McKernan, will be among those hosting the event.
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Rubio to campaign for Brown in New Hampshire
The senator from Florida will be back later in October to campaign for another Republican.
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Michaud releases proposal to improve care for veterans
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate also says he would keep the National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion from being moved to Pennsylvania.
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Cutler: State should investigate purchase of Verso mill power plant
The independent candidate for governor said the state should look into buying the power plant at the mill, which could be a major economic development asset for the region.
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Maine gubernatorial candidates prepare to take the debate stage
The first of five debates is Wednesday.