1 month ago

At UMFK, King listens to Maine students

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today visited with students at the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) to discuss his work in Maine and Washington and answer questions from students.

1 month ago

In Caribou, King hears from Maine people and small businesses

U.S. Senator Angus King today [Nov. 3] visited with small business owners and community members in downtown Caribou to learn about local strategies to bolster the economy and to discuss ways to strengthen the workforce and support job growth throughout rural Maine.

1 month ago

At Dean’s Motor Lodge in Portage, King listens to Maine people

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today [Nov. 3] visited with supporters at Dean’s Motor Lodge in Portage to discuss the important issues facing rural Maine communities. Dean’s Motor Lodge sits on the edge of Portage Lake and serves as a place to stop on scenic Route 11.

1 month ago

King to Continue Get Out The Vote in Aroostook County

Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) will continue his Get Out the Vote initiative in Aroostook County

1 month ago

King voices opposition to Question One in televised debate

Maine’s U.S. Senator Angus King, an Independent, voiced his opposition to Maine ballot Question One in a live televised U.S. senatorial debate that aired on NewsCenter Maine Monday evening

1 month ago

Biden endorses Janet Mills for governor

Today [Oct. 30, 2018], Maine Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor Janet Mills received the endorsement of Vice President Joe Biden.

1 month ago

Maine Democratic Party statement on Alan Caron endorsement of Janet Mills

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today (Monday, Oct. 29) after unenrolled gubernatorial candidate Alan Caron withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Janet Mills:

1 month ago

Shawn Moody campaign responds to Alan Caron’s announcement

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2 months ago

GOP support for Terry Hayes grows amid new polling

Amid public polling that shows independent Terry Hayes drawing more support from registered Republicans and conservative independents, the Hayes for Maine campaign rolled out new endorsements and announced its Republicans and Conservatives for Hayes leadership team.

2 months ago

‘No on question 1’ campaign says ‘Stop the lies – again’

Representatives from the NO on Question One/Stop the Scam campaign are calling on the Maine People’s Alliance, the proponents of the new 3.8% tax on families on the November ballot, to “Stop the Lies.”

2 months ago

Maine State Chamber, Educate Maine endorse Question 4

The state’s leading business advocacy organization is endorsing Question 4 on the November ballot, saying the $49 million investment in the University of Maine System is critical to ensuring Maine employers can fill thousands of open jobs.

2 months ago

Community service providers say no to Question 1

The Maine Association for Community Service Providers has announced its strong opposition to Question One on the ballot November 6, saying Question One would harm Mainers with disabilities and make it harder for them to access the support they need. In a statement opposing Question One posted to their web site, MACSP points out several serious flaws with Question One:

2 months ago

Hayes to campaign in County

Independent Maine gubernatorial candidate Terry Hayes will appear in Aroostook County Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21.

3 months ago

Deputy Sheriffs Union Unanimously Endorses Acting Sheriff Shawn Gillen as, “the only choice.”

The union representing every full-time Deputy Sheriff is formally endorsing the candidacy of Acting Sheriff Shawn D. Gillen, of Blaine. NEPBA Local 601

3 months ago

No on Question One campaign is coming to Aroostook Co

Representatives from the Stop the Scam/No on Question One campaign will be in Aroostook County September 24-26 to share the facts about Question One and why it must be defeated on November 6.

3 months ago

All Maine candidates for governor agree Question One is a bad idea for Maine

"That all four candidates for governor agree Question One is the wrong solution for Maine speaks volumes,” said Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine representative Newell Augur, who chairs NO on Question One/Stop the Scam.

3 months ago

Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine endorses Moody

Today [Sept. 10], the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine announced that the organization is enthusiastically supporting Shawn Moody for governor of Maine.

3 months ago

Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine gives Mills A-

The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, Institute for Legislative Action, awarded Janet Mills, state attorney general and Democratic nominee for governor, a grade of A- for her strong and longstanding support of sportsmen and women and Maine’s outdoor heritage.