A former employee’s complaint to the Maine Human Rights Commission, which the Moody campaign says is false, accused the Republican candidate of firing her because she gave birth and ‘would no longer be able to do the job.’
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Watch video: Candidates for governor spar over climate change, abortion
A largely cordial race turns lively as all four candidates to succeed Gov. Paul LePage confront hot-button issues to set themselves apart from their rivals.
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Maine’s candidates for governor keeping campaign clean and low-key
The race for the Blaine House has been short on fireworks and long on civility, with one analyst suggesting that the high drama in Washington has ‘sucked all of the political oxygen out of the room.’
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How will Maine’s economy fare under the next governor?
Maine’s four gubernatorial candidates favor different approaches to workforce development, economic incentives, housing costs and boosting private industry.
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Outside groups pour over $4 million into Maine governor’s race
Almost three-quarters of the money is from Democratic sources, according to campaign finance reports.
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Education, economy grab attention at forum with 4 candidates for governor
The contenders also field questions on health care, the opioid crisis and the state’s workforce at the Portland Regional Chamber event.
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Gun groups embrace Shawn Moody, but Janet Mills gets conflicting reviews
Mills, who holds more moderate views on guns than many Democrats, was rated an F by the NRA but earned an A- from the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.
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Candidates in Maine governor’s race weigh in on Kavanaugh confirmation debate
Two of the four candidates in the race call for a deeper investigation and a delay on a vote to confirm.
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Maine Republican Party reports $133,000 ad buy to target Democrat Mills
The party’s political action committee targets Democrat Janet Mills with $133,235 in TV ads, bringing its total spending in the governor’s race to over $500,000.
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Governor candidate Caron made nearly $1 million last year; Moody’s income is under wraps
Three out of the 4 candidates release copies of their federal and state income tax returns.