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Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
In a city of divided loyalties, Lewiston voters cite economy and abortion as top concerns
Both Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage have carried the city on their previous paths to the Blaine House.
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Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Poll: Economic issues top Maine voter concerns, abortion ranks lower
The Pan Atlantic Research of Portland poll released Thursday suggests that voters are not blaming high prices and taxes on incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, who held a 10 percentage-point lead among poll respondents over former two-term, Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Paul LePage and Bruce Poliquin team up to campaign in Lewiston
The two Republican candidates told seniors at the Franco Center that Maine and the nation need change.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Spending by outside groups surges with 3 weeks left until election
An increase in spending means Maine residents should prepare for even more ads supporting or attacking the candidates for governor.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
For Portland voters, affordable housing, homelessness are among top concerns
In a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 5 to 1, voters worry about a lack of affordable housing, homelessness, threats to abortion rights – and Paul LePage.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.
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Early and absentee voting underway in Maine
So far, Democrats are requesting six out of every 10 absentee ballots – a much higher rate than Republicans.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
LePage, Hunkler debate housing, PFAS at Waterville forum
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent candidate Sam Hunkler fielded policy questions Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
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Watch: LePage, Hunkler discuss issues at gubernatorial forum in Waterville
Video courtesy of Crossroads-TV.