The heavily Democratic city overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, a stark difference from the national picture and elsewhere in Maine. On Wednesday, many Portlanders felt a sense of grief for the country.
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Harris allies blaming Biden for resounding loss to Trump
The president is set to deliver a Rose Garden address at 11 a.m. Thursday about the election.
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Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
An APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation – issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.
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Freeman Township man wins re-election as Franklin County commissioner
Republican Robert Carlton was unopposed in his bid to represent District 4.
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Lisbon residents elect three new council members in uncontested races
Incumbent council members did not run for reelection.
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Keim, Millett elected as Oxford County commissioners
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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Lisbon residents approve $6 million school repair bond
The bond will go toward repairs to Philip W. Sugg Middle School.
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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.
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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.