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Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Debate commission plans to change format to avoid a second ‘embarrassment’

by DAVID BAUDER September 30, 2020October 1, 2020

Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to gain control of the debate in Cleveland because of frequent interruptions, primarily by President Trump.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump refused to condemn white supremacists and militia members in presidential debate marked by disputes over race

by Toluse Olorunnipa and Cleve R. Wootson Jr. September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Members of the white supremacist group used Trump’s “stand back and stand by” comments to create a fresh logo and messaging campaign on social media.

Election 2020, Maine, News, Politics

Some voters second-guessing their decision to cast absentee ballots

by Scott Thistle September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Many are asking what they should do if they change their minds about whether to vote absentee or vote in person.

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Debate veers from ‘How you doing?’ to ‘Will you shut up?’

by JILL COLVIN, AAMER MADHANI and PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

Tuesday’s presidential debate started out civil enough, but it deteriorated within 15 minutes.

Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Lewiston announces early voting as absentee ballot requests continue to climb

by Andrew Rice September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

Early voting will begin at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 5.

Election 2020

Libby announces campaign for reelection to Senate

September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

LEWISTON – Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, has announced his reelection campaign for District 21. According to a written statement, during his service in Augusta, Libby achieved several legislative accomplishments on behalf of Lewiston residents: • He negotiated a state budget compromise that doubled the Homestead Property Tax Exemption from $9,100 to $18,200, and blocked […]