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1. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · Madi Smith, Maine Public

   Planned Parenthood endorses Hannah Pingree for governor (opens the original)

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   PoliticsOur political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. Read more Politics coverage here. The Planned Parenthood Maine Action PAC on Wednesday announced its endorsement of Democrat Hannah Pingree for governor. Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund President Nicole Clegg said delays in abortion care servi

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2. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · Madi Smith, Maine Public

   Rick Bennett, independent candidate for governor, unveils his tax affordability plan (opens the original)

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   Independent candidate for governor Rick Bennett unveiled his tax affordability plan Monday. It includes provisions to build income-sensitive property tax relief, eliminate corruption and misuse of government funds, and create an office of the inspector general to investigate whistleblower complaints. “Every dollar collected and spent needs to provide value to the taxpayers. Too many Mainers believe that they are paying into a system that protects itself rather than Mainers,” Bennett said. Bennet

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