The former president is on track to reach the necessary 1,215 delegates to clinch the Republican nomination later this month.
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Presidential primary election turnout low in Lewiston, Auburn
‘It seems that many people are not turning out to vote as they think the nominees are a foregone conclusion,’ said Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon.
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McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It’s a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House.
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Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision avoids a 3-way contest in one of the most closely watched 2024 Senate races.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
New obstruction of justice crimes levied against Sen. Bob Menendez in rewritten indictment
In a statement, the senator claimed prosecutors were ‘trying to get me to give in simply by making wild allegations again and again, without actually proving anything.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers consider bill to protect providers of abortions, gender affirming care
The proposal would make Maine a ‘safe harbor’ for health care that has been banned or restricted in other states.
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Breakthrough elusive in Gaza cease-fire talks, with Ramadan just days away
Hamas presented a proposal that mediators would discuss with Israel in the coming days and mediators are expected to meet Wednesday with the Hamas delegation.
Posted inMaine, Politics
House backs bill to pledge Maine’s electoral votes to national popular winner
The bill would have Maine join a compact with other states to allocate Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote for president, even if its contrary to the wishes of local voters.
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Biden and Trump sweep Super Tuesday races and move closer to a November rematch
‘I would love to see the next generation move up and take leadership roles,’ said Democrat Susan Steele, 71, who voted Tuesday for President Biden in Portland.
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Democrats launch push to pass gun safety bills in response to Lewiston shooting
Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.