A Charter Review Committee discussed Lewiston’s runoff system and the possibility of using ranked choice voting in 2021, but ultimately did not recommend a change.
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Manchin won’t seek reelection, giving Republicans key pickup opportunity
His decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal country seat and marks the end of an era for West Virginia, which voted reliably blue for decades before flipping red.
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Man accused of attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband was caught up in conspiracies, defense says as trial opens
David DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
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Republican candidates hit Trump, back Israel. Here are highlights from the debate
It seemed unlikely that the debate fundamentally changed the presidential nomination fight.
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Even though it’s passed, the future of Maine’s new Automotive Right to Repair law is still uncertain
Massachusetts’ own referendum, from 2020, points to a future where Maine’s right to repair law is still not a guarantee.
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Maine’s child protection staff: ‘We work within a broken system’
Lawmakers reviewing the state’s child protective agency hear testimony from front-line workers for the first time Wednesday, and their message is sobering.
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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes campaign stop in Portland
Kennedy, an independent in a race that is likely to feature a rematch of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, spoke to a crowd of about 700 at the Ocean Gateway.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Major upsets in Lewiston and Auburn elections signal big changes for Twin Cities
Even with a looming mayoral runoff election in Lewiston between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor, the elections in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday signaled that voters sought change in both cities.
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After voters reject public power, Maine’s path to utility reform is unclear
One lawmaker is proposing performance-based ratemaking as a possible way to address problems highlighted by the failed campaign to take over Maine’s investor-owned utilities.
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Haley calls Ramaswamy ‘scum’ after he brings up her daughter in Republican debate
Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley have clashed repeatedly throughout the three debates this campaign cycle. This, however, was the first time Ramaswamy targeted a member of Haley’s family.