by Steve Solloway | October 30, 2018 | Elections, Politics
A Pine Tree Watch Special Series Independent Terry Hayes, Maine's treasurer nominated by Republicans and elected by a bipartisan vote, says that government, at its core, is "a relationship business." Photo by Sarah Rice. The unlikely renegade Tired of the...
by Steve Solloway | October 30, 2018 | Elections, Politics
A Pine Tree Watch Special Series Maine Attorney General Janet Mills, a Democrat running for governor against two other candidates, considers civility a character trait that she has demonstrated well. Photo by Sarah Rice. The rebel with a cause Supporters believe Janet...
by Steve Solloway | October 30, 2018 | Elections, Politics
A Pine Tree Watch Special Series Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody says he has more resources and support than when he ran in 2010 against now-outgoing Gov. Paul LePage, including campaign help from LePage's daughter and other former staffers. Photo by...
by Steve Solloway | October 29, 2018 | Elections, Politics
A Pine Tree Watch Special Series “Of course I’m disappointed that I won’t be governor of this great state," independent Alan Caron told Pine Tree Watch on Sunday, ahead of Monday's formal announcement of his decision to quit the race and throw his support behind...
by Steve Solloway | June 7, 2018 | The News Makers
Alan Baker, owner and publisher of The Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander. Photo by Sarah Rice. The Independents Publishers Alan Baker and Edward French are two veteran newsmen, both concerned about and devoted to preserving local journalism despite the...
