The Harris campaign held canvassing events this weekend following visits from high-profile Democrats, while Republicans turned their focus to Austin Theriault’s bid to unseat Rep. Jared Golden.
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Donald Trump heads to Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
Friday’s rally at Montana State University is expected to draw thousands of Republican supporters.
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Climate groups aren’t going to stop talking about Project 2025
Advocates say they’ll continue to cite the Heritage Foundation’s conservative playbook, which Donald Trump has denounced, as reason to fear his reelection.
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Harris and Walz show their support for UAW members at union hall in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, spoke to about 100 United Auto Worker on Thursday.
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Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Effort to overturn popular vote bill fails, as activists consider next steps
Organizer James DuPrie said his group is eyeing other ways to prevent Maine from joining 16 other states and Washington, D.C., pledging to commit their Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.
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Walz’s Army record faces scrutiny as critics question claims about his service
The Harris-Walz campaign has cited his Army experience as an asset. But Republicans and some who served with him have questioned claims about his service.
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Maine home of Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member, seeks national monument designation
An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
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US House speaker campaigns for Austin Theriault at Auburn Mall
Mike Johnson touts Republican congressional hopeful Austin Theriault, who seeks the 2nd Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
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Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.