Politics

Ron Paul Takes Message of Limited Government to Maine

By Exception Staff January 28, 2012

The libertarian-leaning GOP contender could pick up his first win of the primaries.

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New York Police Raid Occupy Wall Street

By Exception Staff November 15, 2011

Over 150 people were arrested as Bloomberg tries to end the movement.

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Another Challenger for Senator Snowe

By Exception Staff November 14, 2011

"She supports policies that have...shipped jobs out of Maine," according to Jon Hinck, who is entering the Democratic primary.

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Michael Brennan Will Be Portland's Next Mayor

By Exception Staff November 10, 2011

The first popularly elected city leader in 88 years.

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Gambling Defeated, Same-Day Voter Registration Restored

By Exception Staff November 09, 2011

Maine's 2011 off-year ballot results.

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Maine DHHS Facing Budget Crunch

By Exception Staff November 08, 2011

$70 million in unexpected costs.

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Poll Shows Mainers Will Likely Reject New Gambling Initiatives

By Exception Staff November 07, 2011

The Biddeford "racino" is a closer call than the Lewiston slots proposal.

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Michael Brennan Endorsed by Former Portland Mayors

By Exception Staff November 07, 2011

Is a Brennan victory inevitable?

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Brennan Leads Portland's Mayor Race

By Exception Staff November 01, 2011

Ethan Strimling also has strong support.

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As Maine Goes?

By Exception Staff October 27, 2011

Romney's support in Maine matches Obama's.

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Occupy Maine Planning March In Response to Chemical Bomb

By Exception Staff October 25, 2011

The group stands defiant after an attack on the camp from an unidentified car.

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Rep. Michaud's Statement on Gaddafi's Death

By Exception Staff October 20, 2011

Michaud: “I’m hopeful this gives the people of Libya a chance to move away from the tyrannical rule they’ve been under for so long and toward a more democratic form of government."

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Maine ACLU Says Secretary of State May Have Violated Voting Rights Act

By Exception Staff October 18, 2011

Charles Summers has not yet commented on the allegations.

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Michaud: Free Trade Agreements Could Harm Maine

By Exception Staff October 13, 2011

"What we've seen first-hand is the devastation that these free trade agreements can do to our communities," Rep. Michaud argued, referencing his past as a mill worker.

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Maine Unions: Tax Wall Street