REGION — Lisa Keim, former Republican senator from Dixfield, won the District 2 seat on the Oxford County Commission on Tuesday and Howard “Sawin” Millett Jr., former House District 81 representative, won the District 1 seat. With all District 2 town reporting unofficial counts Wednesday morning, Keim garnered 6,374 votes to challenger John “Johnny” Walker […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, News
Lisbon residents approve $6 million school repair bond
The bond will go toward repairs to Philip W. Sugg Middle School.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris gave hope to Democrats, but a whirlwind run ends in crushing loss
For Harris, who is no stranger to setbacks, it was a devastating defeat. But it was also a stinging verdict for the American left.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine?
Based on his campaign rhetoric and his first 4 years in office, a second Trump term is likely to have broad impacts in Maine, from the state’s immigrant populations to renewable energy development.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Maine Crime
Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state
As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Update: League of Women Voters reports harassment, intimidation at several Maine polling places
Nonwhite voters were seen being intimidated at voting locations Tuesday in Trenton and South Portland.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Laurel Libby beats Dan Campbell for Maine House seat by 171 votes
Libby, a major fundraiser for the Republican Party, will retain her seat representing part of Auburn and Minot for a third term.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump has sweeping plans for second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed.
He’s outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024
Stocks, bitcoin surge after Trump victory. So do worries about inflation.
U.S. financial markets have historically tended to rise regardless of which party wins the White House.