Maine’s senior senator surprised and angered many, even among her supporters, when she undermined the validity of the former president’s criminal conviction in the courts.
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Trump heads to Nevada as Republican Senate candidates vie for his backing
As voters contend with soaring housing prices and stubborn inflation, Trump has held an edge over President Biden in several recent polls in Nevada, which Biden won in 2020 by fewer than 34,000 votes.
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Israel’s Netanyahu set to address the U.S. Congress on July 24, AP sources say
Democratic lawmakers most critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to be no-shows for the address.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Phillips voters to consider $1.4 million municipal budget, future fire station
A selectperson, two school directors and a town clerk on election ballot.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, News
Mechanic Falls voters to decide on lower budget, town officials Saturday
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building on 108 Lewiston St.
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Trump says he’d have ‘every right’ to seek prosecutions of his political foes if reelected
‘When this election is over, based on what they’ve done, I would have every right to go after them,’ the former president told Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Senate District 19: Duguay, Martin face off in western Maine Republican primary
We asked the candidates in the June 11 primary about themselves, and the actions of the last Legislature. Here are their answers.
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The AI election is here. Regulators can’t decide whose problem it is.
The government’s window to regulate artificial intelligence on the 2024 campaign trail is closing, but the FCC and FEC are sparring over the responsibility.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
House District 96: Clement, Velozo compete in Republican primary for Lewiston seat
We asked the candidates in the June 11 primary about themselves, and the actions of the last Legislature. Here are their answers.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says
The longtime ally of former President Donald Trump is to serve a 4-month sentence for 2 counts of contempt of Congress.