The jury found one person liable in a civil trial over a so-called ‘Trump Train’ that surrounded a Biden-Harris campaign bus in 2020.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
U.S. to seek attempted assassination charge against man accused of staking out Trump at golf course
The suspect wrote a note months earlier saying that he intended to kill the former president, the Justice Department said.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine senator suggests half the state should consider seceding to become part of New Hampshire
Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a ‘radical’ agenda on rural Mainers.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington, Wilton men seek Franklin County District 1 commissioner’s seat
Eight Franklin County residents are seeking election to represent residents in five new districts. This is the first of a four-part series.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Politics
Cheryl Hines spends birthday in Milan sans husband RFK Jr. or ring
Her spouse allegedly had a ‘personal relationship’ with a New York magazine reporter.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Congress reaches deal to avert government shutdown through December
With the election just weeks away, few lawmakers in either party had any appetite for the brinksmanship that often leads to a shutdown.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
For some parents, surging child care costs could determine how they vote
Parents struggle with access to child care, and once they find it, with how to pay for it.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Efforts to sow doubts about election results haven’t yet taken root in Maine
Election officials here say voters of both major parties trust that Maine’s elections are free and fair because they are run by local towns and by people who are well known in the community.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Unity does exist in this aptly named Maine town – everyone avoids talking politics
The tense divisiveness on the national stage can feel far away from this Waldo County town.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
‘Ticking time bomb’: Those who raised suspicions about Trump suspect question if enough was done
At least four times, tips were made to the FBI, State Department and other U.S. government agencies that raised suspicions about the man accused in the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Florida.