Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Oath Keepers planned an ‘armed rebellion’ on Jan. 6, prosecutor says as trial starts

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Five men are accused of a weekslong plot to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.

Election 2022, Local & State, Politics

Shying from Donald Trump, ex-Maine Gov. Paul LePage seeks job back

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press October 1, 2022October 1, 2022

When then-Gov. Paul LePage endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016, LePage credited himself as a prototype for the insurgent candidate

Election 2022, Politics

Sen. Angus King endorses Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for second term

by Randy Billings September 30, 2022September 30, 2022

The independent praises Maine’s Democratic governor for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Election 2022, News, Politics

Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills

by Penelope Overton September 30, 2022October 4, 2022

In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.

Election 2022, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Two Chesterville residents vie for selectman’s position

by Donna M. Perry September 29, 2022October 5, 2022

Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office.

Business, Nation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan

by SEUNG MIN KIM The Associated Press September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping debt-relief proposal laid out by President Biden in late August.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign

by Colin Woodard September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.

Election 2022, Local & State, Politics

LePage says Gov. Mills’ policies have fueled drug use, crime

by Penelope Overton September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills defended her support for harm reduction efforts such as needle exchanges and anti-overdose medication, and Democrats said former Gov. Paul LePage put people at risk by opposing such measures.