BANGOR – Former Vice President and presidential candidate Al Gore was the main attraction Saturday night for Democrats who attended a $25-a-plate dinner near Bangor International Airport, but it was the name of another nationally prominent Democrat that was invoked heavily to inspire the party faithful in the… Read More
The gubernatorial candidates may disagree about some issues, but when it comes to education they are in sync much of the time. During recent telephone interviews, Democrat John Baldacci, Republican Peter Cianchette and Green Independent Party candidate Jonathan Carter all said they were committed to… Read More
BANGOR – Energizing the campaigns of Maine’s top-of-the-ticket Republican candidates, President Bush told a crowd of nearly 4,000 on Tuesday that progress has been made in America’s war against terrorism. “There’s still an enemy out there that’s active, there’s still an enemy which hates America,”… Read More
BANGOR – At least six protesters were thrown out of a campaign rally Tuesday afternoon as President Bush made an appearance at Bangor International Airport, according to witnesses. At least 30 other protesters were denied access to buses that transported rally-goers from a parking area… Read More
PORTLAND – Three of four candidates for governor sparred over their strikingly different plans to address Maine’s health care woes at a forum Monday. At times, Republican Peter Cianchette sat quietly as Green Independent Party candidate Jonathan Carter and Democrat John Baldacci threw barbs at each other’s proposals. Read More
PORTLAND – Sharp differences on foreign and domestic policy were highlighted Saturday when Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger Chellie Pingree held their first face-off. The debate took place before a near-capacity crowd at Portland High School Auditorium and was televised live… Read More
Dems demand Carter shelve anti-casino ad Baldacci supporters say spot offensive to Italian-Americans
AUGUSTA – The Maine Democratic Party demanded Tuesday that Jonathan Carter shelve a political ad it claimed linked the party’s gubernatorial candidate, John Baldacci, with Italian mobsters and casino gambling. “I am shocked and offended by the latest television ad from Jonathan Carter, which perpetuates… Read More
AUGUSTA – An organization known for embracing liberal causes announced its support Tuesday of gubernatorial hopeful John Baldacci claiming that the Bangor Democrat was the only candidate who could unite opposing factions at the State House. George Christie of the Dirigo Alliance said his coalition… Read More
Your editorial on Oct. 12-13 took me to task for a lack of clarity on two points: terrorism and taxing Social Security. At your suggestion, I write to set the record straight. In a televised debate last week, I was asked for my views about… Read More
BANGOR – Citing a potential distraction to voters, AARP officials on Friday said they would drop their challenge to Maine Republican Party television ads that they claim improperly suggested the seniors group “pulled its support” from 2nd Congressional District candidate Mike Michaud. “We are not… Read More
AUGUSTA – More than 2,500 cheering Democrats collectively embraced President Bill Clinton on Thursday night as the former chief executive electrified the crowd with his prediction that John Baldacci would be elected as Maine’s next governor. “When the economy is bad, you have to have… Read More
LEWISTON – Sen. Susan Collins had an opportunity to showcase her credentials as a moderate Saturday when she picked up the endorsement of Mayor Larry Raymond, a longtime Democrat. The popular Raymond, who served more than 30 years as judge of probate for Androscoggin County… Read More
BANGOR – Sounding his campaign’s familiar “Jobs is job one,” mantra, 2nd Congressional District Republican nominee Kevin Raye on Friday outlined his economic plan for the struggling region. “One of the greatest challenges we face in the 2nd District is that of preserving existing jobs… Read More
AUGUSTA – As the race for governor enters the home stretch, the three official party candidates inched closer to each other Tuesday with individual campaign war chests approaching or exceeding $1 million. Gubernatorial hopeful John Baldacci continued to lead all other candidates with a little… Read More
BANGOR – Second Congressional District rivals Mike Michaud and Kevin Raye sparred last week over who had the tightest grip on the key to the politically sacred Social Security “lock box.” Both Michaud, the Democratic nominee, and Raye, the Republican, have signed pledges – although… Read More
EDDINGTON – Democrat Mike Michaud on Sunday released his environmental plan, in which he criticized the Bush administration for weakening a host of environmental standards during its first two years. Locked in a close race with Republican Kevin Raye to fill Maine’s open 2nd Congressional… Read More
AUGUSTA – The pace of political activity picked up Monday in Maine as Republicans focused their efforts in the Lewiston-Auburn area and vowed to pull out all stops in securing the election of Kevin Raye as 2nd District congressman. “This is clearly a tossup race,”… Read More
AUGUSTA – The Democratic candidate for governor appeared Monday to be inching closer toward broadening Maine’s sales tax, a policy already favored by Green Independent Party candidate Jonathan Carter but opposed by Republican nominee Peter Cianchette and independent bidder John Michael. John Baldacci’s remarks Monday… Read More
AUGUSTA – The Democratic candidate for governor appeared Monday to be inching closer toward broadening Maine’s sales tax, a policy already favored by Green Independent Party candidate Jonathan Carter but opposed by Republican nominee Peter Cianchette and independent bidder John Michael. John Baldacci’s remarks Monday… Read More
FALMOUTH – In a debate between two gubernatorial candidates, Republican Peter Cianchette accused state lawmakers of failing to manage Maine’s finances, while Green Independent Jonathan Carter struggled to calculate pension finances. Democrat John Baldacci and independent John Michael were both invited but did not attend… Read More
AUGUSTA – If the state is ever going make budget shortfalls a thing of the past, it needs a spending cap holding any budget increase to no more than 75 percent of personal income growth, Republican gubernatorial candidate Peter Cianchette said Tuesday. In a State… Read More
PORTLAND – Longtime Republican financier Robert Monks said Monday that he is supporting Democratic Senate candidate Chellie Pingree in her race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Monks said he supports Pingree because he thinks the best chance for passing corporate reform laws is to have… Read More
Several readers have asked for non-Internet contact information for candidates running for Congress and the governorship. The addresses below should help. Please note that Sen. Susan Collins’ e-mail address is different from the one that appeared Tuesday on this page. Candidates for governor googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
An advertising blitz last month during her uncontested primary campaign has left Democrat Chellie Pingree at a financial disadvantage in her attempt to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. Collins, R-Maine, has raised a total of $3.1 million through June 30, a record for a statewide… Read More
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The two candidates vying for Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District seat are lining their campaign coffers, gearing up for their November showdown to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. John Baldacci. Democrat Mike Michaud raised – and spent – more than Republican opponent Kevin Raye in the… Read More