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Vigorous election cycle forecast

AUGUSTA, Maine — Leaders of Maine’s two major parties are gearing up for a vigorous election cycle in 2010 with contested races expected for all but a handful of the 180-plus seats in the State … more

By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 1225 views

12 Blaine House hopefuls to vie in primary elections

Seven Republicans and five Democrats made the cut for the June primaries; Green Independent failed to qualify. more

By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 4118 views

North Woods an issue in gubernatorial debate

AUGUSTA, Maine — The best use of Maine's North Woods and preservation of the state's forestry industry emerged as major themes Thursday among 10 gubernatorial candidates who participated in a question-and-answer forum hosted by the Maine Forest Products Council. more

By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 2980 views

Bangor lawyer touts restructuring plan

BANGOR, Maine — In the early 1990s, then-Gov. John McKernan created a citizen commission to explore ways to restructure state government. more

By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 2248 views

Levesque submits signatures

Voters will find 2nd Congressional District challenger Jason Levesque's name on the ballot for the June 8 primary, he said Thursday. more

By Nick Sambides Jr.
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 1368 views

Passamaquoddy tout gaming plan

AUGUSTA, Maine — Leaders of the Passamaquoddy Tribe sketched out their proposal Thursday for a November ballot question that would seek voter approval for gambling facilities in eastern and western Maine as well as table games at Hollywood Slots in Bangor. more

By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 2070 views

Candidates starting to file petitions

AUGUSTA, Maine — The first major hurdle for the 15 major-party candidates hoping to qualify for the June primary is officially one week away, and that means the last-minute petition drives are in … more

By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/8/10 | 1209 views

Blaine House hopefuls address industry challenges

ROCKPORT, Maine — A dozen of the people hoping to be Maine’s next governor fielded questions on Friday from commercial fishermen frustrated by government regulations and concerned about the … more

By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/6/10 | 1151 views

Maine Democratic Party names new director

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Democratic Party has nominated a Portland native who has been working as a party field director to be its new executive director. Mary Erin Casale replaces Arden … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/3/10 | 700 views

Maine tribe seeks casino ballot question

AUGUSTA, Maine — A Maine tribal governor said Tuesday he is aiming to get a referendum on the November statewide ballot asking voters to allow a tribal casino in eastern Maine. more

By The Associated Press
| 3/3/10 | 3041 views