You may have read that Steve Abbott received an endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Abbott also received an endorsement a little closer to home. Governor of the Passamaquoddy Tribe William Nicholas and Lt. Governor Joseph Socobasin have chosen … Continue reading
In what the Sun Journal called “major juice” to his campaign, Steve Abbott has received the endorsement (yes, it is an endorsement – I don’t play the stupid “voter education” game – it is an endorsement) of the Chamber of … Continue reading
Where were Maine’s governors before they were elected? Had they won statewide office before? Were they in Congress? How often did they come directly from the Maine legislature? How many outsiders with no political experience do we have? Maine has … Continue reading
While still a hot topic in many states, you don’t hear much about teaching creationism in Maine. At least I don’t hear much in the circles I travel. At last night’s Republican debate candidates were asked if creationism should be … Continue reading
I am too busy covering things that actually matter to get dragged back into the whole “substance vs. fluff” theme that I was hitting on a couple weeks ago. However, I did want to say a brief word about Steve … Continue reading
Budgetary issues have touched nearly every school district in Maine. We have covered the issue many times. Districts have battled with what programs to save and which to cut. Sports, arts, and music have been targeted on more than one … Continue reading
For today’s question, candidates were asked for their thoughts on the “lowest-achieving schools” designation. Please read the Republican candidates’ responses after the jump. You can read the responses to the first, second, third, and fourth questions as well. Also please … Continue reading
For the fourth question on the education survey, candidates were asked how all levels of education in Maine should be coordinated. Please read the Republican candidates’ responses after the jump. You can read the responses to the first, second, and … Continue reading
“So, who do you think is winning?” It is the question I am most often asked about the upcoming primary elections in the race to be Maine’s next Governor. The question is a good one, because with seven Republicans in … Continue reading
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