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Susan M. Cover

Susan M. Cover

MaineToday Media State House Writer

scover@mainetoday.com

Susan Cover began covering Maine politics in 2002, following reporting positions in Ohio, Rhode Island and Kansas. She is a graduate of Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio and has a master's degree from the S.I. Newhouse School at Syracuse University.



Latest Articles by Susan M. Cover


September 2, 2010

Cutler, LePage debate power, schools, welfare

BREWER -- Republican Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler -- two of five candidates for governor -- talked about energy, education and welfare Thursday night at a forum sponsored by the forest products industry.


August 31, 2010

GOVERNOR'S RACE: Five hopefuls in farm forum

AUGUSTA -- The five candidates running for governor shared their thoughts on the state of Maine agriculture Tuesday, offering proposals that included reduced regulation and lower taxes.


August 31, 2010

Candidates to appear at agricultural forum today


August 30, 2010

THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR: Cutler has plan for schools

WATERVILLE -- Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Monday he would lengthen the school year, allow charter schools, tie teacher pay to student performance and merge the university and community college systems to improve education in Maine.


August 30, 2010

Cutler emphasizes education at Waterville Rotary


August 29, 2010

TRACKING THE GOVERNOR'S RACE: Size of Legislature debated

AUGUSTA -- An age-old political question -- is the Maine Legislature too big? -- cropped up at a recent forum for the gubernatorial candidates.


August 25, 2010

Governors' nominees win confirmation

AUGUSTA -- The Maine Senate on Wednesday confirmed all of Gov. John Baldacci's nominations to various state boards, commissions and courts.


August 25, 2010

Cost-cutting tops candidates' plans

BATH -- Four candidates running for governor offered their ideas for cutting state government costs Wednesday in front of a jam-packed room of voters and supporters.



Latest Blogs by Susan M. Cover


September 2, 2010

'Crystal Ball' says Maine race a toss up


August 27, 2010

Gubernatorial write-ins? We got 'em.


August 26, 2010

Is the Legislature too big?


August 20, 2010

Twicky Tweets on the campaign twail


August 13, 2010

Resolution from Maine R supports AZ immigration law, draws flak


August 12, 2010

Greens out of gov's race, but still involved


August 9, 2010

GOP launches "Lessons for Libby"


August 4, 2010

Globe: National GOP targeting state races


August 3, 2010

LGBT group analyzes losses


August 2, 2010

Former Beardsley staffer joins Scott