Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
November 3, 2014

Four factors to watch for Tuesday in Maine’s 2nd District race

The race between Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin is close and could produce Maine’s next political star.
Published
November 1, 2014

Candidates make final pushes across Maine’s 2nd District

At campaign stops, Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin stump for votes, which can be gained just by entering a room.
Published
October 29, 2014

Windsor, Palermo voters to decide on RSU 12 withdrawal

Factions in both towns are divided on conflicting concerns about cost, quality and local control.
Published
October 28, 2014

New poll shows tight 2nd Congressional District race

A Portland polling firm shows Democrat Emily Cain with 39 percent support and Republican Bruce Poliquin with 38 percent, while independent Blaine Richardson got 8 percent.
Published
October 26, 2014

Gardiner home uninhabitable after small Sunday fire

An afternoon blaze forced firefighters to rip through a West Street home’s interior wall.
Published
October 26, 2014

Augusta synagogue dedicates new school building

The newly renovated building on Woodlawn Street is a place for the kids of Temple Beth El to ‘build their Jewish identities,’ their rabbi says.
Published
October 26, 2014

2nd District hopefuls’ stances on foreign and domestic issues

Democrat Emily Cain is hoping the Democratic-leaning district will support her views on issues such as immigration and abortion, while Republican Bruce Poliquin may benefit from the district’s Republican streak.
Published
October 25, 2014

‘Valuable’ link between Readfield schools and village complete

Officials from town government and Regional School Unit 38 cut the ribbon on a new trail linking the school complex to Readfield’s village.
Published
October 25, 2014

Poliquin has biggest war chest in Maine’s 2nd District race

Democrat Emily Cain raised more and spent less than Poliquin in October’s first half, but she still has less money left than her Republican opponent.
Published
October 25, 2014

Candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District talk about jobs, the economy

Democrat Emily Cain, Republican Bruce Poliquin and independent Blaine Richardson weigh in on Social Security, Medicare and the minimum wage.