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PublishedNovember 1, 2010
Debates by the dozens test candidates
AUGUSTA – They’ve spoken to lobstermen, farmers, doctors, business owners and superintendents. They’ve debated in Presque Isle, Bangor, Portland and Augusta. In all, there have been more than 40 debates or forums sponsored by special-interest groups or the media in this campaign season, pushing the candidates to bone up on biotechnology, disability rights, health insurance […]
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PublishedNovember 1, 2010
Campaign Notebook: Half of eligible voters expected to turn out
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says he expects 50 percent to 55 percent of eligible Maine voters to go to the polls Tuesday, based on history and other open-seat gubernatorial elections. “We never know how many people to plan for,” he said. “It’s kind of like having a party.” Voters will weigh in […]
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PublishedOctober 31, 2010
Governing style: Libby Mitchell
As a legislative and town leader, the Democratic nominee has shown pragmatism and confidence.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2010
Ethics panel rules GOP group didn’t file on time
The commission finds a violation occurred, but waits until its November meeting to assess a fine.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2010
Campaign Diary: Mitchell gets warm reception up north
MADAWASKA – The campaign day started early Wednesday for Libby Mitchell, with a 7:30 a.m. meet-and-greet at the McDonald’s in town. About 20 supporters gathered with coffee and breakfast to await her arrival. Richard A. Cyr — there are five Richard Cyrs in town — and his wife, Jeanne, said they like Mitchell’s legislative background. […]
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PublishedOctober 28, 2010
Candidates take students’ questions
In a cordial atmosphere at Bangor High School, the subject is education and keeping kids in school.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2010
Mitchell Campaign Diary: Start out in Bangor, end in Presque Isle
Libby Mitchell’s campaign started Tuesday with a news conference in Bangor, where a group of small business owners announced they are backing her run for governor. In a dirt driveway outside Kelly Realty Management, about 10 supporters held an informal news conference to talk about their top issue: a lack of affordable health insurance. David […]
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PublishedOctober 27, 2010
Maine gubernatorial candidates head north to debate jobs, local issues
The only formal debate in Aroostook County is a fairly civil affair with all five of the candidates in Presque Isle.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2010
Campaign Notebook: Political TV ads enter campaign’s homestretch
Mainers watching their favorite fall television programming will also get a heavy dose of campaign advertising until Election Day on Nov. 2, according to independent expenditure reports filed over the last week. Spending this close to the election for and against candidates has to be reported within 24 hours of being spent, according to Maine […]
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PublishedOctober 23, 2010
Bill Clinton to stump for Libby Mitchell in Lewiston
Former President Bill Clinton will arrive in a week to speak at a get-out-the-vote event.
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