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PublishedOctober 24, 2016
Rep. Denise Harlow running unopposed in House District 36
She is seeking her fourth term in the Legislature.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2016
Two challenge suspended probate judge in York County
Attorneys Bryan Chabot of Wells and Bernard Broder of Old Orchard Beach say they want to restore dignity and respect to the busy court.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2016
Sanford City Council race draws 6 candidates
The race features a mix of newcomers and residents who have long been active in local politics.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2016
Cape Elizabeth’s rural character is major concern among Town Council candidates
Three candidates are running for two Town Council seats in the Nov. 8 town election.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2016
Three seek open Senate District 14 seat in Kennebec County
The district, which stretches across southern Kennebec County, is represented by Sen. Earle McCormick, R-West Gardiner, through this year, but McCormick has opted not to run for re-election.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2016
Marijuana referendum campaign intensifies
Backers hope Maine and Massachusetts will be the first two states on the East Coast to legalize pot for more than medical use.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2016
Like Trump, Maine’s congressional delegation says ‘no’ on tax returns for public review
In an unusual joint statement, Sens. King and Collins and U.S. Reps. Pingree and Poliquin say the congressional financial disclosure information is enough to go on.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2016
Medical pot users worry about effort to legalize
Question 1 in November seeks to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana. Unlikely foes of the referendum fear the effects on existing caregivers.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2016
Maine police chiefs endorse background checks on private gun buyers
The Maine Chiefs of Police Association says the state will be safer if voters pass Question 3 on the November referendum ballot.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2016
Law enforcement in Maine unprepared for legal marijuana, police chiefs say
The Maine Association of Chiefs of Police will launch a public education campaign about the dangers of legal pot.
Local elections 2016
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