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Harvey-McPherson, Wynne to battle for Hallowell City Council seat

by Sam Shepherd September 9, 2018September 9, 2018

A former councilor looks to change seats, Walker will run unopposed and no candidates file to run for Ward One councilor in November.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Mayor David Rollins, other Augusta candidates to be unchallenged on November ballot

by Keith Edwards September 9, 2018September 9, 2018

Nomination papers have been taken out for each of the city’s open elective positions, but just one person is vying for each of them.

Local & State, News, Politics

Shawn Moody: Self-made millionaire runs on authenticity

by Colin Woodard September 9, 2018September 22, 2018

The Republican who hopes to follow in the current governor’s footsteps banks on his proven entrepreneurial ability and a life story built on success.

Local & State, News, Politics

Former Sen. Mitchell predicts chaos if Roe were overturned

by Kevin Miller September 8, 2018September 9, 2018

The Maine Democrat, whose tenure as Senate majority leader included several Supreme Court appointments, nonetheless says Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination will prevail.

Local & State, Politics

Waterville rally urges election of candidates who will address climate change, immigrant issues, jobs

by Amy Calder September 8, 2018September 8, 2018

About 50 people turned out for the event, held Saturday outside City Hall.

Local & State, Politics

Marine Corps service, work-filled childhood informs Golden’s political agenda

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 8, 2018September 8, 2018

Jared Golden says he draws inspiration from spirituality, a belief in the value of service and the cooperation of people of all political stripes.

Nation & World, Politics

Win or lose, Kavanaugh confirmation hearings define Democrats

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press September 8, 2018September 8, 2018

The party’s resistance to President Trump enters a new stage.

Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted

by Targeted News Service September 8, 2018September 8, 2018

The House passed the Empowering Students Through Financial Counseling Act that requires students and their guardians to receive financial counseling before assuming federal loan debt.