The civil rights leader, who visited Portland and Orono, died Tuesday.
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Governor candidates Troy Jackson, Bobby Charles will debate Wednesday in Auburn
The debate will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch on Feb. 25.
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Lewiston/Auburn demonstrators show up for national ‘Not This President’ protest
Russ Dillingham focuses on about 100 people lining Longley Memorial Bridge on Monday afternoon.
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Sen. Collins supports voter ID requirements approved by US House
The SAVE America Act would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and a photo ID to cast ballots, in federal races.
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In Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, the candidates’ styles couldn’t be more different
Last week, Graham Platner crowd-surfed at a Dropkick Murphys show, while Gov. Janet Mills cut ribbon and met quietly with local business owners.
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills will go to the White House after Trump reversal
It will be the first meeting between the two since their viral clash last year over transgender athletes.
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Democratic National Committee chair to visit Maine ahead of special election
DNC Chair Ken Martin is hoping to rally support for Scott Harriman, who faces Republican Janet Beaudoin in a Feb. 24 state House race.
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Former Rep. Jeff Evangelos, fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, dies at 73
Evangelos, I-Friendship, was known for his fiery speeches and his willingness to criticize both Democratic and Republican governors.
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Lewiston House District 94 special election profile: Janet Beaudoin, Republican
Beaudoin is a longtime Lewiston resident and School Committee member.
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Lewiston House District 94 special election profile: Scott Harriman, Democrat
Harriman has been a city councilor since 2022, and the council’s representative on the School Committee since 2024.