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Voter ID, absentee ballot restrictions defeated in Maine

by Randy Billings November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Question 1, pushed by Republicans and conservative activists, was rejected by 60% of voters as of 10 p.m., when half of all votes had been counted.

Elections, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander

Rangeley voters approve property acquisition

by Dee Menear November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Rangeley voters Tuesday approved acquiring land next to the Town Office by a vote of 309-186.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Results in referendums, local races roll in across Maine on Election Day

by Press Herald staff report November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Mainers voted Tuesday on changes to election and gun laws with Questions 1 and 2, and many communities voted on municipal elections and local referendums.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Catch up on Maine statewide and town-by-town results for the 2025 election

November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for the Maine 2025 vote. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race. Polls close at 8 p.m.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

by CALVIN WOODWARD November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Mainers turning out to vote on state referendums, local races

by Press Herald staff report November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Maine voters are considering changes to election and gun laws with Questions 1 and 2, with municipal races and referendums also on the ballot for many.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Platner switches campaign treasurers in latest staffing shakeup

by Rachel Ohm November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Campaign finance paperwork indicates the U.S. Senate candidate has named a new treasurer, in the latest staffing change to follow a pair of controversies.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Susan Collins says Tuesday’s election may be key to ending shutdown

by Randy Billings November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Maine’s senior senator hopes that a public commitment from the Republican majority leader to hold a vote on health care subsidies will be enough for the parties to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.