The two candidates for Maine governor differ from Gov. LePage and from each other as the president pushes the issue.
Eliot Cutler
Independent candidate for Maine Governor in the 2010 and 2014 elections.
Michaud wins backing of another leading environmental group
The endorsement by the Maine League of Conservation Voters is expected to help Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in his bid to unseat Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
LePage used speech for defining campaign
Pushing divisive plans that have no chance of passage shows a lack of leadership, his political opponents say.
With drug crackdown, LePage favoring enforcement over treatment
The governor wants more drug officers, judges and prosecutors but remains silent on prevention and treatment in his State of the State speech.
Bear baiting question may be back on Maine ballot
The secretary of state confirms that bear baiting opponents handed in their petitions by Monday’s deadline.
Eliot Cutler campaign copes with loss of key aide
Parting ways with its field director could be pivotal for the independent who lacks party support.