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More than a dozen schools received ‘swatting’ calls, which came from the same IP address that’s been used in previous hoaxes.
LATEST ELECTION NEWS
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Jared Golden confirmed as winner in 2nd District after Theriault ends recount
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Hand recount underway in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
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Gov. Mills not ready to join Trump resistance movement, yet
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Record number of Maine voters cast ballots in 2024 election
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Jared Golden on voters who helped reelect him: ‘I think they feel like I’m being real’
STATE BALLOT QUESTIONS
Have questions about the statewide referendums and bonds on the ballot? Let us explain them.
Question 1:
Capping contributions to political action committees
Question 2:
A $25 million bond to fund research-and-development
Question 3:
A $10 million bond to help restore historic buildings
Question 4:
A historic $30 million bond to repair and restore trails
Question 5:
Adopting the 1901 pine tree design as Maine’s state flag
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A measure to cap contributions to political action committees easily passed in Maine, and the remaining 3 bond questions all appeared poised to pass.
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The governor says she is leaving the decision about a new state flag to voters, but she supports three other ballot proposals.
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Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether a version of the original 1901 Maine state flag should replace the current flag featuring the state seal.
THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT
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The president-elect’s nominees stunned Capitol Hill and even some of his advisers, setting up uphill confirmation battles.
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Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Donald Trump's endorsement won the Republican Conference's nomination to stay on as speaker next year.
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His to-do list also includes imposing tariffs on imported goods, rolling back protections for transgender children, and firing potentially thousands of federal employees he believes are secretly working against him.
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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.
U.S. CONGRESS
Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday's debate.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory
Pingree defended her seat against Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn.
Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success
Maine Democrat's win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.
MAINE LEGISLATURE
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The state will begin collecting a 1% payroll tax in January, and benefits will be paid out starting in 2026.
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Attorney General Aaron Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows won reelection to their posts Wednesday after Democrats, who have majorities in both the House and Senate, met Tuesday to cast a preliminary vote on nominations.
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The increased use of so-called concept drafts that allow lawmakers to withhold details about pending legislation has generated criticism from the public, advocates and lawmakers alike.
Local Races
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Both candidates earned the most write-in votes in Tuesday's election.
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Incumbent council members did not run for reelection.
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Wales-based district reduced the current budget by $750,000 from the original $23.38 million proposal.