Republicans say this year’s election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn’t follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump and Biden to meet Wednesday in Oval Office
Trump did not invite Biden to meet four years ago.
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Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Susan Collins in line for powerful new role in Republican-controlled Senate
But an ascent by Maine’s senior senator to an influential new post could be derailed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and her past opposition to President-elect Trump could complicate things.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader
Meanwhile, Rep. Katrina Smith, R-Palmero, has been elected to serve as the assistant minority leader, replacing Rep. Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race?
The bruising and expensive race for Maine’s 2nd District seat is headed to a ranked choice runoff in which a write-in candidate and blank ballots could play roles.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News
Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
How much influence could RFK Jr. have over vaccines in Trump’s government?
The longtime anti-vaccine activist could influence how the FDA and CDC approach the lifesaving shots.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate
She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.
Posted inCommunity, Election 2024, Elections, Franklin, Local News, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.