Michael Shepherd

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Published
April 26, 2014

Kevin Raye, Bruce Poliquin trade barbs at GOP convention

But the 2nd District hopefuls both attack Obamacare and tout the Keystone XL pipeline.
Published
April 26, 2014

Rand Paul Q&A: Republicans must be more united, inclusive

The Kentucky senator says in Maine that Republicans must be a broader party to win national elections.
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April 25, 2014

Tools stolen from Manchester site of house being built for amputee veteran

A contractor says construction on Travis Mills’s ‘smart home’ was only delayed three hours after some tools were recovered and more were donated.
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April 24, 2014

Lawmakers running for Maine congressional seat agree on issues, but not on tacks

Democrats Emily Cain and Troy Jackson highlight different records at the first forum of the 2014 campaign in Lewiston.
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April 23, 2014

Maine emergency officials discuss Lac-Megantic response

U.S. first responders to the July train explosion say they will bring French speakers with them next time they respond to a Quebec emergency.
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April 21, 2014

Raye-Poliquin race one to watch at GOP convention

Bruce Poliquin and Kevin Raye, set to take the stage at the state Republican convention on Saturday, provide party voters with a clear choice.
Published
April 17, 2014

LePage signs bill calling for removal of some local highway signs

The new law will bring the state into conformity with federal standards by requiring the removal of a quarter of signs directing drivers to secondary destinations.
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April 16, 2014

Cain, Poliquin virtually tied in fundraising

As the leaders jockey for party support, their opponents say they have enough money to be competitive in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud.
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April 15, 2014

Hallowell road could be closed five months for turnpike bridge project

The project may add to confusion on roads expected to be dominated by natural gas crews and could lead the city to put off planned paving projects.
Published
April 14, 2014

Natural gas expansion could spike Hallowell water rates by 20 percent

The small district says it needs another employee to keep up with Summit Natural Gas of Maine, which is expected to install lines in residential areas later this year.