Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
October 23, 2014

Democrats’ allies outspending Republican groups in state races

A total of $10.4 million has been spent by organizations that are not limited in the amount of money they may spend.
Published
October 20, 2014

Candidates for governor let loose at USM in latest TV debate

While LePage and Michaud spar in freewheeling exchanges, Cutler is a little less forceful while asserting that voters are weary of the bickering.
Published
October 15, 2014

Debate Fact Check: Medicaid, gun, Ebola claims miss the mark

Maine’s three gubernatorial candidates repeated claims they made in the two previous debates and unveiled a few new ones in their first televised debate Wednesday night in Augusta. Here’s how some of their statements stood up to a Portland Press Herald fact check. 1. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud misstated the facts Wednesday when the […]
Published
October 14, 2014

Candidates for governor offer their ideas on education

Paul LePage, Mike Michaud and Eliot Cutler address spending, costs, charter schools, student loan debt and student achievement.
Published
October 11, 2014

At LePage-free debate, Michaud seeks not to engage Cutler

The Democrat and the independent candidate shared the spotlight in Lewiston, while the governor attended a ceremony in Washington County.
Published
October 10, 2014

Another poll in Maine race for governor, same result: close race

The Rasmussen poll shows Gov. LePage with a 1-point lead over Democrat Mike Michaud, but within the survey’s margin of error.
Published
October 10, 2014

Michaud, Cutler spar in Lewiston debate

The event is one of several held this week, but Gov. LePage had alternate plans to attend a paper mill ribbon cutting in Washington County.
Published
October 10, 2014

Michaud, Cutler spar in Lewiston debate

The event is one of several held this week, but Gov. LePage had alternate plans to attend a paper mill ribbon cutting in Washington County.
Published
October 10, 2014

Fact checking the second Maine gubernatorial debate

We look at the candidates’ claims in context.
Published
October 9, 2014

Maine gubernatorial candidates ready, set to debate

After weeks of hand wringing and no-show threats, the three major candidates will debate in Portland on Wednesday morning.