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Maine begins counting ranked-choice ballots in GOP primary for U.S. House seat

by Carl Natale July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

Maine election officials say they’ve begun determining the winner of a Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat using ranked-choice voting

Perspective

Not all schools will have access to safe and effective reopening solutions

by Theresa Vargas July 15, 2020July 17, 2020

The Trump administration is demanding that schools open. Democratic leaders are pushing back. Missing within that fight are ideas for keeping the educational gap from widening.

Maine

Thunderstorms and hail hit Maine

by WGME July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Powerful storms are bringing hail, lightning, strong winds and heavy rain Tuesday to Maine. Storms will continue to move east through the region Tuesday afternoon. The best chance for an isolated strong to severe storm will be through southern Maine and New Hampshire. We’ll continue to have the chance for thunderstorms and downpours through the […]

Maine, Politics

Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.

by Carl Natale July 14, 2020September 14, 2020

PORTLAND — Maine voters did much of their work ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, casting tens of thousands of absentee ballots as House Speaker Sara Gideon faced two other Democrats to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that’s critical to the battle for control of the Senate. Three Republicans were also facing […]

Perspective

The battle over how Americans will cast ballots in the fall is just heating up

by Elise Viebeck July 12, 2020July 9, 2020

More than 60 lawsuits related to absentee voting and other rules in two dozen states are now wending their way through the courts, according to a tally by The Washington Post.

Perspective

It takes a long time to vote

by Jonathan Coopersmith July 12, 2020July 8, 2020

Overall, waiting times may be improving – but long waits are still common in Black communities.

Androscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Moxie Plaza takes shape in Lisbon

by Sun Journal Staff Report July 9, 2020April 2, 2021

Tables are placed in a closed off section of Main Street that can be used for outdoor dining and community events.

Maine

Severe thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon

by WGME July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford until 7/08 2:45PM pic.twitter.com/s87TroEFI7 — Charlie Lopresti (@CharlieWGME) July 8, 2020 There is a chance for thunderstorms across Maine this afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Androscoggin, Cumberland and Oxford counties until 10 p.m. Some may become severe with […]