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Election 2022, Local & State, News, Politics

Early voting in Maine going smoothly, unlike in some states

by Colin Woodard November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Absentee ballot requests have already exceeded levels from last gubernatorial and midterm election in 2018, with Democrats slightly outpacing their previous proportion of requests.

Election 2022, News

Maine polls close at 8 p.m. Find out where to cast your ballot

November 4, 2022November 8, 2022

Polling places and times for towns in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump ally Tom Barrack acquitted of foreign agent charges

by TOM HAYS Associated Press November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Tom Barrack is an old friend of Donald Trump and chaired the former president’s inaugural committee.

Election 2022, News, Politics

Still plan to cast an absentee ballot? Here’s what you need to know.

by Randy Billings November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

The best way to cast an absentee ballot is to drop it off at your local town hall, according to the Secretary of State.

Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

What young immigrant voters want Maine’s elected officials to know about them

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Two Somali Americans living in Lewiston join a discussion with other immigrants about what they want Maine’s elected officials to know about them.

Election 2022, Local & State, News, Politics

Mills and LePage meet in final debate before voters have their say

by Randy Billings November 3, 2022November 4, 2022

The candidates debated four previous times, sparring over issues such as abortion, inflation and the economy, energy and the lobstering industry.

Election 2022, Politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses LePage, other Republican candidates

by Penelope Overton November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

The likely presidential contender says the fellow Republican would focus on family values, oppose Biden.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump 2024 campaign prepares to launch after midterms

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Aides to the former president are making quiet preparations for a 2024 presidential campaign that could be launched soon after next week’s midterm elections as Trump tries to capitalize on expected Republican wins.