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Maine Governor’s Race

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Maine Governor’s Race

Matt Gagnon takes calls about Maine’s gubernatorial race and whether competing debates are limiting voter attention. Callers weigh in on Bobby Charles, Rick Bennett, and Hannah Pingree, while questioning campaign strategies and the focus on abortion and proposed taxes. The discussion also examines Maine’s $1.3 billion budget shortfall, Pingree’s record, and whether the candidates are addressing the issues voters care about most.

Local Headlines

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New ballots received in South Portland after misprint discovered on public safety bond question

South Portland says the city has received corrected ballots after misprints on a public safety bond question were off by tens of millions of dollars.

2 hours ago in Local

Lewiston man considered armed and dangerous after shelter-in-place order in Rumford

Police are looking for a Lewiston man who's considered armed and dangerous.

8 hours ago in Local

Portland Mayor Stepping Up Effort to Address Homeless and Public Safety Issues

Mayor Dion says the city council has had a blind eye to the concerns of citizens over the issues.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

1 day ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

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5 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.