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With the June election a day away, we’ve got a roundup of all our recent political coverage to get you ready to cast your ballot. Voters in the 2nd District will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates will face off in the fall for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s seat, Bangor will consider a contentious school budget, Portland will vote on the fate of Congress Square Park and communities across the state will decide on important local issues.
2nd District primary races
Raye and Poliquin get ‘down and dirty’ in Maine 2nd Congressional District GOP primary
National Rifle Association endorses Kevin Raye in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Bruce Poliquin: I will defend the Constitution
BDN endorsement: Kevin Raye is most deserving of GOP votes in 2nd District
Poliquin: I am the true conservative
Democratic candidates for 2nd District seat air their differences at Brewer forum
OpEd: Troy Jackson has courage: That’s what it will take to combat Washington’s tea party extremism
OpEd: Her environmental values are just one reason why you want Emily Cain in Congress
BDN endorsement: On June 10, Democrats’ best choice for 2nd District is Emily Cain
Maine gay rights group announces support for Emily Cain in Democrats’ House primary
Similar party tensions, challenges at play in Maine’s GOP, Democratic primaries
Maine primary candidates in congressional race span political spectrum
Bangor school budget
Bangor School Committee approves $43.7 million budget
Effort to cut Bangor school budget fails
Bangor Council approves $43 million school budget, prepares to face looming tax hike
Bangor education group urges voters to back $43 million school budget
OpEd: Why you should vote for the Bangor schools budget
OpEd: Vote yes on Bangor school budget
Congress Square Park vote
Portland ordinance spurred by Congress Square Park sale put to citywide vote
High court allows Congress Square Park referendum to advance for June vote
Portland takes steps to protect 10 downtown parks — but not Congress Square land proposed for sale
Can a food truck, free Wi-Fi save Congress Square Park?
OpEd: Portland should be aggressive with developers; voters should reject parks referendum
BDN endorsement: Say no to unwieldy oversight of Portland parks. Question 1 goes too far
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Hibachi restaurant plans to open in Bangor
Scrooge McDuck versus mac and cheese? Mainers react to presidential debate.
A happy birthday hunt pays off on Maine moose hunt opening day
Donald Trump proved in the debate how little he cares for the rest of us
Maine’s economy needs engineers, and Maine’s young people need great engineering jobs
Background checks are the best way to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people
Fact checker
Vote as you must to minimize evil in November, then work for a better world
Boetsch to fight on UFC card that features McGregor
Palmer made handful of Maine appearances during legendary career
Top-five foes headline UMaine men’s hockey TV schedule
Hockey East coaches pick UMaine to finish dead last
Former UMaine star spins track success into lifelong pursuits
See where Maine donors gave the most to Trump, Clinton
Feelings of not belonging in Maine are real
Four reasons older Mainers should get a flu vaccine now
Crossroads of cuisines spices up the menu at Sri Lankan restaurant
Portland food lab opens tasting room
Declining numbers could propel Maine bumblebee to federal endangered species status
