Chris Babbidge is being challenged by Todd DiFede in Maine House District 8, which covers part of Kennebunk.
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Incumbent and challenger compete for Saco House seat
Rep. Maggie O’Neil is facing a challenge from March Chappell for the seat representing House District 15 in Saco. O’Neil is a Democrat who is studying law at the University of Maine School of Law and has served in the Legislature for four years. Chappell is a Republican and works as a firefighter. Here are their […]
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Trump says he’s ready for rallies, but details are slim on his health
His doctor says that the president, who has been surrounded by minimal staffing as he works out of the White House residence and the Oval Office, could return to holding events on Saturday.
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Two in race for open House seat in Saco
Two Saco residents are competing for an open seat in the Maine House representing District 14. Lynn Copeland is a Democrat and two-term Saco city councilor who works as a legal assistant. Theodore Sirois is a Republican who works as an equipment technician. Here are their answers to questions on a series of issues. Copeland Maine’s […]
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Two in race for open Biddeford House seat
Republican Timothy Keenan and Democrat Erin Sheehan are running for an open seat in House District 12, which represents part of Biddeford. Keenan, who is retired, earned a bachelor’s degree at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sheehan is a bar owner/manager and earned a bachelor’s degree from Clark University. Here are their responses to questions […]
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When political mail gets personal: How do they know that about me?
Some mailings about absentee balloting, including a recent one from the Maine Democratic Party, raise questions about access to voting records.
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Two candidates seek school board seat in Portland’s District 5
The race features Anthony Emerson, a cashier and recent USM graduate; and Jeffrey Irish, a supervisor in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
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Three candidates in race for two seats on Gorham council
GORHAM — Gorham town councilors Suzanne Phillips and Ronald Shepard face a challenger, Christina Paul, in a race for two seats on the seven-member board. Both terms are for three years and the municipal election is Nov. 3. Every candidate sees the pandemic as being a potential economic issue in the town. Incumbents Phillips, chairperson, […]
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Maine Democratic Party is behind those Trump/Collins signs
The party has posted signs reading ‘Trump Collins 2020′ in an effort to link the 2 Republicans in voters’ minds. The Collins campaign calls it a ‘petty’ stunt.
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Business group rallies opposition to Portland referendum proposals
The Portland Community Chamber of Commerce forum comes as opponents of the initiatives hold a significant fundraising and spending advantage over proponents.