Support builds in Maine for switching back to presidential primaries

Reviving the debate, legislative leaders in both parties say the change would prevent extreme delays like those at some caucuses over the weekend.

Sanders outpolls Clinton in gathering delegates at Democratic caucuses in central Maine

With high turnouts throughout the region, Democrats were favoring Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Local Democratic caucuses draw large, passionate turnout

Participants in Democratic caucuses in Wilton and Farmington demonstrated passionate support for both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, with young voters leaning towards Sanders.

Bernie Sanders cruises to win in Maine amid lines, frustration

He tops Hillary Clinton 64-36 percent in Democratic caucuses with a turnout so large that some voting sites were overwhelmed.

Cruz tops Trump in Kennebec County GOP poll

Saturday's caucus drew almost 1,500 people to Chelsea Elementary School.

Ted Cruz snatches most Maine delegates amid heavy turnout

Republican Party officials say 18,650 voters turned out, triple that of 2012, and give the Texas senator 12 of the state’s 23 delegates.

Ted Cruz underscores jobs, security, freedom at UMaine rally

The Texas Republican, who has the second-most delegates, stumps in Maine one day before Republicans caucus to voice their preference for the party's presidential nomination.

Central Maine Democrats, GOP expect wild presidential race to spur heavy caucus turnout

Democrats, Republicans and Green Independents will caucus this weekend, and Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin party officials say voters are excited about it.

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Donald Trump slams rivals as vocal supporters cheer him during Portland rally

The Republican presidential candidate, who is introduced by Gov. Paul LePage, responds to scathing attacks by Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee.