Michael Shepherd

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October 23, 2014

Final TV debate between Poliquin, Cain gets nasty

A Thursday night debate in the close race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District put claims about the candidates’ backgrounds on full display in a frenetic half-hour.
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October 23, 2014

Former Hallowell mayor, Manchester attorney face off in Maine House District 84

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Darrick Banda are competing to represent Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner.
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October 23, 2014

Mental health services at Togus veterans hospital to be probed

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General will visit Maine’s veterans hospital, which a veterans advocate says has struggled with low staffing.
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October 22, 2014

Pittston man tells police he tried to steal Gardiner cash register

Gardiner Police Chief James Toman said Jason Beckwith said he attempted the theft at Berry & Berry Floral because he was ‘dope sick.’
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October 21, 2014

Candidates discuss Hallowell’s old problems at city forum

There are two contested council races on the city ballot, and the winners will face issues including the Stevens School complex and fire protection.
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October 19, 2014

Hallowell candidates to face public at Tuesday forum

Two seats on the city council are contested races on this year’s municipal ballot.
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October 16, 2014

Maine’s 2nd District candidates debate tax claims, private and public

In their second debate, Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin spin a free-wheeling debate that touches on the Ebola virus and energy policy.
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October 15, 2014

Maine PUC recommends $150,000 fine against Summit Natural Gas

The Public Utilities Commission says the company punctured sewer lines and put parts of its network too close to utilities in Augusta and Gardiner.
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October 14, 2014

Polls show continued tight race in Maine’s 2nd District

The larger of two polls released Tuesday shows Republican Bruce Poliquin leading Democrat Emily Cain by 5 points.
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October 14, 2014

Conservative senator takes on Androscoggin County sheriff in Maine SD 22

Republican Sen. Garrett Mason, who won a narrow race in 2012, faces the better-known Guy Desjardins this year.