Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
July 27, 2012

‘Doonesbury’ mocks Maine GOP chairman

Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says he doesn’t know ‘who’ Doonesbury is. However, Doonesbury author Garry Trudeau knows about Webster.
Published
July 27, 2012

Ethics commission needs sworn testimony from Rosa Scarcelli and stepfather to sort through conflicting claims

At issue is whether former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli reported two campaign donations of $850 from her stepfather, Karl Norberg, and his then-21-year-old son without their permission. Norberg, who is married to Scarcelli’s mother, filed the complaint earlier this month.
Published
July 26, 2012

Same-sex marriage proponents ahead in fundraising

Supporters of allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maine continue to raise money at an impressive clip, pulling in more than $1.1 million so far.
Published
July 26, 2012

US Chamber of Commerce buys TV ads in Maine, most likely attacking Angus King

The first wave of televised political advertisements by an outside group attempting to influence the U.S. Senate race in Maine is expected to hit local screens today.
Published
July 26, 2012

Maine same-sex marriage supporters raise $1.1M donations toward referendum campaign

Supporters of allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maine continue to raise money at an impressive clip, pulling in more than $1.1 million so far.
Published
July 26, 2012

Maine Ethics panel to seek sworn Scarcelli testimony

The Maine Ethics Commission has decided that the only way to determine whether new allegations against former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli by her stepfather are true is to make them both give sworn testimony.
Published
July 26, 2012

National Chamber of Commerce enters Maine battle for U.S. Senate seat with $200,000 worth of TV ads

The first wave of televised political advertisements by an outside group attempting to influence the U.S. Senate race in Maine is expected to hit local screens tomorrow.
Published
July 26, 2012

National group’s ads to target King

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce spends nearly $200,000 on Maine TV ads set to debut today.
Published
July 25, 2012

Ethics panel to hold hearing to settle Scarcelli dispute

Karl Norberg claims former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli, his stepdaughter, reported campaign donations in his name without permission during 2010 gubernatorial run.
Published
July 25, 2012

Marriage vote: Gulf separates two sides in fundraising

The latest campaign totals show supporters of same-sex marriage with $1.1 million so far, compared to $42,311 by rivals.