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Bowdoin alums criticize college’s response to Mamdani victory
A social media post acknowledging the 2014 graduate’s win in New York City drew more than 600 comments criticizing the college for not including a statement of congratulations or even a photo of the mayor-elect.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News
Lewiston officials react to margin of victory for red flag law
Nearly 68% of Lewiston voters were in favor of Question 2 on Tuesday’s ballot.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Lewiston mass shooting seen as key to getting red flag law passed in Maine
Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026
The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay advances storm-resilience efforts as state releases new plan
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere says Jay is already implementing many of the recommended strategies to strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future severe storms.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Proposed absentee ballot restrictions doomed voter ID in Maine
One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man arrested in Tuesday night shooting
A witness told police that the occupants of the vehicle were pointing a green laser at surrounding buildings.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, News
Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Gov. Janet Mills veto a bill to protect tribal land from the state? | Fact brief
The governor has at times had a contentious history with the Wabanaki Nations.