Maine voters will decide four citizen initiatives and four constitutional amendments.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America
Long gridlocked by fighting between the two major political parties, the US House is now split by conflict within the GOP, thanks in part to redistricting practices that boost extremism.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Vote to oust McCarthy is a warning sign for democracy, scholars say
The speaker’s defeat at the hands of a hard-right fringe in the Republican Party will make it difficult for the House to function.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon Falls woman’s death ruled homicide; Pittston man in critical condition from gun shot
Police say there is no threat to the public.
Posted inMaine
Remnants of Philippe to soak Maine this weekend
Expect rain to be falling for much of Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Why you can’t read this headline on X
X, formerly known as Twitter, has stopped showing headlines on articles shared on the platform
Posted inMaine
Tropical Storm Philippe to bring heavy rain and breezy winds to Maine
Saturday looks like a total washout with several inches of rain expected.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The House Republicans are trying to govern by chaos
By voting to expel Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, Republicans ground the work of Congress to a halt and revealed the danger of governing by chaos.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Feeling Lucky? The Powerball jackpot is $1.04 billion
An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches
