The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, police said.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Pingree faces two challengers in Maine’s 1st District race
Republican Ronald Russell and unenrolled candidate Ethan Alcorn are campaigning to unseat Rep. Chellie Pingree as the Democratic incumbent seeks a ninth term.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris’s doctor says she’s in ‘excellent health’ as she seeks contrast with Trump
Harris released the letter as her campaign seeks to draw more attention to Trump’s health and age and paint them as liabilities.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris and Trump take divergent paths in a tied race
Polling on both sides show the presidential election as extremely close, targeted on seven battleground states.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll
For some voters, one candidate may appear in a better light simply because they dislike the alternative.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Watch: Police report filed after Gardiner school board candidate confronts students
School board candidate Michelle Tucker prompted a police report after speaking with three students after the September board meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine delegation concludes offshore wind mission in Denmark, Norway
Gov. Janet Mills says the trip offered a chance to meet with government and industry leaders who are ‘deeply interested in investing’ in Maine’s offshore wind development.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Maine House District 88: Stefanie Mahr Damien, D-Auburn
House District 88 comprises part of Auburn.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
4 key issues that could decide the 2nd District race, and control of Congress
Guns, abortion, taxes and inflation top the list of key issues in the race for Congress.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Here are the 11 groups pouring millions of dollars into Maine’s 2nd District race
Nearly a dozen outside groups, some affiliated with politically minded billionaires, have spent about $6.8 million on the race, including roughly $3.9 million targeting Golden and $2 million targeting Theriault.