Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joined Democratic officials from 11 other states in criticizing the Trump administration’s proposed expansion of its use.
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Investigation into Maine ballots found in Amazon package is ongoing
It’s been 2 months since a Penobscot County woman reported finding 250 blank Maine ballots in a package. State officials said they must be ‘slow and meticulous’ with their investigation.
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Lewiston schedules special election for State House seat
Voters in House District 94 will choose a new representative Feb. 24 following the resignation of former Rep. Kristen Cloutier.
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How will Maine’s next governor work with Trump?
The candidates’ positions on the president and his agenda will play a role in their campaigns, and foreshadow what the next administration in Maine will look like.
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Troy Jackson doesn’t rule out running for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
The former Maine Senate president said Friday he sees himself as the best candidate for governor, but didn’t rule out switching races.
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Army veteran from East Machias enters race for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
James Clark is seeking to challenge former Gov. Paul LePage for the Republican nomination.
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Maine increases revenue projections by $250 million over next 2 years
Billy Bob Faulkingham, the Republican leader of the House, says the new forecast is the result of ‘higher taxes and bloated government.’
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Sen. Collins signs Maine petition for initiative to restrict transgender rights
The proposed referendum aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on Title IX, the law barring sex discrimination in schools.
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Maine’s largest state employee union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The complaint was filed Monday with the Maine Labor Relations Board and relates to negotiations for contracts that expired at the end of June.
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Six Paris candidates square off in Dec. 2 special election
After two resignations, Paris’ select board was left with the minimum needed for a quorum to conduct business. A special election to fill out the five-member panel will be held Tuesday at Paris Town Office, 4-8 p.m.