There were a few busy polling places, including in Cumberland, where voters were deciding on a school construction project.
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Rudy Giuliani processed in Arizona in fake electors scheme to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss to Biden
Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney, pleaded not guilty in May to 9 felony charges stemming from his alleged role in the fake electors effort.
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Trump completes mandatory presentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning
The former president was quizzed by a New York City probation officer for a required report that trial judge Juan M. Merchan can use to help determine Trump’s punishment.
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Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for ‘innocent life’
Trump has repeatedly taken credit for the overturning of a federally guaranteed right to abortion – having nominated three of the justices who overturned Roe v. Wade – but has resisted supporting a national abortion ban.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Republicans to collect signatures at polls for voter ID, repeal of national popular vote law
A 3rd referendum, which would limit donations to political action committees that seek to independently influence elections, has already qualified for the November ballot.
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Jurors begin deliberating whether Hunter Biden is guilty of federal firearm charges
Hunter Biden is charged with 3 felonies stemming from the October 2018 purchase of a gun he had for about 11 days.
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Lewiston mass shooting survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront
Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will choose the Republican candidate who will challenge three-term Rep. Jared Golden this fall in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters will cast ballots in state primaries, school budgets in Tuesday election
Voters will decide Republican contests in both of Maine’s congressional districts, two three-way Democratic races that could require ranked choice runoffs, and a race between two Democrats where abortion rights are a key issue.
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Trump complains about his teleprompters at a scorching Las Vegas rally
The former president’s campaign hired extra medics and provided water and fans for voters who turned out in 100-degree weather.
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Republicans pitch tax cuts for corporations, the wealthy in 2025
Corporate tax breaks under consideration could expand the national debt by roughly $1 trillion over the next decade, according to researchers.