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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.

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

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

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.

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:

Shawn Moody campaign responds to Alan Caron’s announcement

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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.

‘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.”

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.

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:

Hayes to campaign in County

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Every Aroostook County police chief personally endorses Shawn Gillen for Sheriff

I am humbled and proud to announce that all of Aroostook County’s active police chiefs have pledged their personal support and have authorized my campaign to release their personal endorsements of my candidacy for the Office of Aroostook County Sheriff.

Sheriff candidate Irwin plans Presque Isle social hour

Please come out and join us for a quick social hour to hear from your next Sheriff!

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