Early spending by both parties reveals which races are seen as the most competitive, and the ones that could alter the balance of power at the State House.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein to speak at USM
She will participate in a panel discussion on social and policy topics at Hannaford Hall on Oct. 7, the 1-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Farmington residents seek to represent Franklin County Commission District 2
This is the second in a four-part series on eight people running for five new commission districts.
Posted inElection 2024, Elections
Several states making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
Across the U.S., including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots and administer and certify November’s election.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Texas jury clears most ‘Trump Train’ drivers in trial over Biden-Harris bus encounter
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.
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.
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.