The two Democrats will compete for the nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. George Hogan.
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Two newcomers will square off in House District 21 Democratic primary
The winner will face the Republican incumbent and a Green Independent challenger in November.
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Water thrown on commentator Tomi Lahren during Sunday brunch
The conservative icon says she’s undeterred by the incident at a Minneapolis restaurant.
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Congress enacts bill to protect senior citizens from scam artists
The measure, written in part by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, now goes to President Trump’s desk for a signature.
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Biddeford Democrats compete for a chance at open legislative seat
City Councilor Victoria Foley and former state Rep. John Eder hope to fill the Maine House seat being vacated by Martin Grohman.
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Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting
The filing says the election method ‘strikes at the heart of the party’s right’ to free association.
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Seven Democrats see similar path toward Blaine House
The candidates mostly agree about the kind of governor Maine needs, but each hopes to emerge as the one who will get things done.
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Democrats eager to put LePage in rearview at ‘pivotal’ state convention
While the gubernatorial candidates say they plan to stick to the issues as the party’s convention kicks off in Lewiston, the three men vying to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin waste no time in going on the offensive.
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Bill Nemitz: Lucas St. Clair should step out of the dark money shadows
It is hard to believe the Democratic 2nd District candidate, a critic of dark money contributions, doesn’t know who is behind an ad campaign touting his role in creating Maine’s new national monument.
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State’s consumer advocate calls for legal investigation of CMP’s handling of billing problems
After a Press Herald report on confidential records showing the company knew its system was flawed, Barry Hobbins urges regulators to broaden their probe so the state could punish CMP if it found the utility broke the law.