Elections
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2014
Michaud outlines strategies for economic growth
The multifaceted plan calls for a higher minimum wage and new spending on business and education. His rivals for governor are unimpressed.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2014
Michaud and Cutler support raising minimum wage
The two candidates for Maine governor differ from Gov. LePage and from each other as the president pushes the issue.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2014
Maine bill would save lives by stopping overdoses, supporters say
But Gov. LePage and other officials oppose expanding access to naloxone, or Narcan.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2014
Senate overrides LePage veto to expand summer food program for schoolchildren
The bill would require certain schools to offer a federal program, which reimburses districts for the cost of food.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
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.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014
LePage used speech for defining campaign
Pushing divisive plans that have no chance of passage shows a lack of leadership, his political opponents say.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014
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.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2014
LePage touts record, urges more reforms at State of the State
Welfare spending cuts, business growth and a renewed war on drugs remain some of the governor’s top goals as he seeks re-election.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2014
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.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2014
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.
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