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.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, 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.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, 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.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrats appear to retain control of Maine Legislature
But a number of races remained too close to call, and Republican leaders say the party still has a chance to capture a majority in the House.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Live updates: Flag referendum fails, 2nd District race remains tight and local results trickle in
We’re gathering election results and reactions from across the state all day following an historic U.S. election.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Voters in Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales pass RSU 4 school budget in 4th referendum
Wales-based district reduced the current budget by $750,000 from the original $23.38 million proposal.
Posted inElection 2024, Health, Nation / World, Politics
Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states but lose in 3
Advocates lost on Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota but prevailed in seven other states, including Missouri, where an amendment clears the way to undo one of the nation’s strictest bans.