On Maine Politics

 Bill Becker, founder of the Maine Heritage Policy Center and finance director for Peter Cianchette in 2002, has signed on as campaign manager with Republican gubernatorial hopeful Matt Jacobs

Many legislators will return to the State House Thursday to try to convince legislative leaders that their bills should be considered next year.

It’s still crazy close, but a poll conducted Saturday and Sunday shows those opposed to same-sex marriage leading 51-47. The pollster, Public Policy Polling of North Carolina, calls it “more or l

 Despite other polls that have suggested a big lead for same-sex marriage supporters, Daily Kos released a poll Thursday that showed it’s a dead heat.

A North Carolina polling company this week added to the evidence that most Mainers have no idea who they’ll vote for in the 2010 governor’s race.

A poll released today by Public Policy Polling of North Carolina shows Question 1 in a dead heat, with 48 percent yes, 48 percent no and 4 percent undecided.

 Legislative leaders pared the list of legislator-sponsored bills from 374 to 129 last week, with an appeals day set for Nov. 5.
 

 Staffers from U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree's office will be in Augusta on Monday to share information about earmarks -- what they are and how to get them.

 The Pan Atlantic/SMS poll released today covers a lot of ground from gay marriage, to excise taxes, to who's running for governor in 2010.

 As the Nov.