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History of addiction informs Hoar’s run for Congress

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 16, 2018September 15, 2018

The independent 2nd Congressional District candidate and special education teacher said his recovery left him feeling he was “called to do something” about the current opioid crisis.

Local & State, News, Politics

The battle for dominance in the Maine Legislature could come down to a handful of races

by Scott Thistle September 16, 2018September 17, 2018

Donald Trump and Paul LePage are casting long shadows over elections to fill the 186 seats in the House and Senate.

Local & State, News, Politics

Janet Mills’ mission: Break yet another glass ceiling

by Colin Woodard September 16, 2018November 7, 2018

Informed by an influential family and an esteemed role model, a longtime Maine Democratic leader has come prepared with decades of public service as she seeks the governor’s job.

Nation & World, Politics

After Manafort guilty plea, talk turns to what he knows

by ERIC TUCKER, CHAD DAY and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

He was among the participants in a June 2016 Trump Tower meeting in New York with Russians and Trump’s oldest son and son-in-law that was arranged for the campaign to receive derogatory information about Democratic president nominee Hillary Clinton.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Undaunted, Trump sticks with claim of inflated death toll in Puerto Rico

by CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

While Florence wreaks havoc on the Carolinas, the president goes back on Twitter on Friday to dispute experts’ conclusion that nearly 3,000 died from the effects of Hurricane Maria.

Life & Culture, Politics

Poll: Religion not considered critical for most voters

by DAVID CRARY Associated Press September 14, 2018

Just 25 percent of Americans say it’s very or extremely important that a candidate has strong religious beliefs, according to the poll.

Local & State, Politics

Waterville mayor proposes 3% limit on tax rate increases, ending city’s partisan elections

by Amy Calder September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

The city manager calls Mayor Nick Isgro’s idea to cap tax rate increases a restriction on future voter options, while Isgro’s ideas on eliminating partisan labels elicits other ideas on changing city elections.