A former state senator from Bath questioned 711 signatures gathered by Linn for his U.S. Senate bid, but even if all were thrown out, he would still have enough.
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Trump postpones New Hampshire rally as uncertainty surrounds campaign
The president cites a tropical storm in the forecast for the postponement of Saturday’s event in Portsmouth, but campaign officials had privately acknowledged fears about how many people would attend.
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Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ pardoning Roger Stone before prison term
Stone was convicted in a trial last year of lying to Congress and witness tampering.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Joe Biden proposes $700 billion ‘Buy American’ campaign
Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
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Trump claims ‘political prosecution’ after court rulings; Democrats say he’s not above the law
Democrats pointed to the near unity among justices in arguing that Trump was being held to account after long resisting the demands of Congress and prosecutors.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Susan Collins says Donald Trump ‘should defer to local decision makers’ on reopening schools
Maine’s Republican senator says states and school systems are positioned best to base decisions on their own circumstances.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sara Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
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Claxton of Auburn seeks reelection to Maine Senate
AUBURN — State Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, has announced he is seeking reelection in Senate District 20. Claxton was first elected to the Maine Senate in 2018, representing Auburn, Mechanic Falls, Minot, New Gloucester, and Poland. He serves as Senate chair of the State and Local Government Committee, and sits on the Health and Human […]
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Handy to seek third term in Maine House
LEWISTON — State Rep. Jim Handy (D-Lewiston) is seeking reelection to the Maine House of Representatives for House District 58. He is a Clean Elections candidate. According to a written statement, the last two years saw Handy’s legislation to require insurance coverage for hearing aids enacted into law. “It’s gratifying to know that many Mainers […]