Election primary debates to air again on MPBS

LEWISTON – Maine PBS will rebroadcast a special Election 2002 feature and primary debates Sunday, June 9 beginning at 1 p.m.

At 1 p.m., Maine PBS will air “Election 2002: Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate,” which was taped earlier this month. Barbara Cariddi, a Maine PBS producer, hosts the debate. Maine Public Radio’s Fred Bever and Pat Callaghan, WCSH 6, WLBZ 2 anchor, also question the candidates.

At 2 p.m., Maine PBS will air “Election 2002: Second District Democratic Debate.” The taped debate is moderated by Don Carrigan, a Maine PBS executive producer. Maine Public Radio’s Susan Chisholm and Callaghan also question the candidates.

At 3 p.m., Maine PBS will air “Election 2002: Second District Republican Debate.” The taped debate is hosted by John Greenman, Maine PBS producer. Chisholm and Rob Caldwell, WCSH 6, WLBZ 2 anchor, also pose questions to the candidates.

Beginning at 4 p.m. Maine PBS will air “Route ’02,” a collection of interviews with citizens statewide and the issues that concern them, hosted by Carrigan.

More information on the candidates and background on issues can be found on MPBS’ special Election 2002 Web page at www.mainepbs.org.