The temporary ruling bars Seth Carey from having any contact with his ex-girlfriend, who lives in Auburn.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Front-runner King attacked from right and left during 1st debate in U.S. Senate race
The independent incumbent’s challengers, Republican Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, team up to cast the independent as lacking in leadership.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Moody camp doubts poll showing Mills with 8-point lead in race for governor
The online poll has the Democrat leading her Republican opponent, but his campaign dismisses the results because the pollsters have strong ties to the Maine Democratic Party.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Voters will decide on borrowing $30 million for Maine sewers
The bond package would be used to build new wastewater plants and fix malfunctioning private systems in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Sahrbeck faces Gale for Cumberland County DA office
A prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney are vying for the job on the November ballot.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Homeless shelter an issue for District 1 councilor and challenger
The city has proposed building a 200-bed facility at the city-owned Barron Center.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Where the candidates stand on transportation funds
Gubernatorial candidates are asked how they plan to overcome a structural gap in the state’s highway capital budget.
Posted inElections, Local & State
Portlanders will vote on requiring more campaign finance transparency
The sponsor of the change wants to make it easier to see who is funding campaigns and how the money is spent in early autumn ‘when it really matters.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats look to Latinos to provide midterm support
But as Election Day nears, polling shows Latinos haven’t fully turned against Trump and the Republicans.
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Issues in the governor’s race: Energy Policy
Maine’s next leader has the potential to alter the state’s priorities, and each of the four candidates has distinctive views on renewables, regulations and CMP’s proposal in western Maine.