John Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
October 13, 2012

Politics pushing ‘unfriend’ buttons

Want to estrange old buds and unravel family ties? Some local folks find it’s too easy on Facebook.
Published
October 11, 2012

King, Dill pledge support for homeless programs

Both criticize Republican Charlie Summers for not attending a forum on poverty and the homeless.
Published
October 10, 2012

Poll puts King in lead by 26.5 percentage points

In the race for the open U.S. Senate seat, Charlie Summers has 23.8 percent and Cynthia Dill 12.1 percent.
Published
October 9, 2012

MaineToday Media names CEO/publisher

Lisa DeSisto, 49, a Boston Globe executive and expert in digital news products, will begin her new job Nov. 19.
Published
October 5, 2012

National group spends $1.7 million on pro-Angus King ads

Two new TV ads could help Angus King counter Republican attack ads, but may pose political risks.
Published
October 4, 2012

King, Dill agree Congress is broken

But he cites partisan gridlock, while she blames too many ‘older, very wealthy white men.’
Published
October 4, 2012

No Summers at two forums today

Candidates for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat will square off in two separate forums today, one in Augusta and one in Portland.
Published
October 3, 2012

Summers to skip today’s candidate forums

The Republican’s campaign says he has scheduling conflicts, but a rival says he’s ducking tough issues.
Published
October 2, 2012

Maine candidate tax filings: Not much to question

All three Senate hopefuls used typical credits and deductions, with Angus King at the top in income.
Published
October 2, 2012

Summers, Dill join King in releasing tax returns

Secretary of State Charlie Summers and his wife earned an average of $95,761 a year over the past seven years, and paid 8.6 percent of that in federal income taxes.