Maine takes voting so seriously that its state constitution guarantees every Mainer the right to vote, including prisoners, and even bars authorities from arresting voters going to and from the polls except in cases of treason, felony or breach of peace. There is no requirement to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 8 election, […]
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Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
The election is Nov. 8; these are the reasons you should vote
Political leaders and political scientists say America’s democratic roots require people to head to the polls and that the nation’s future depends on it.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Ad Watch: Out-of-state group falsely accuses Gov. Mills of increasing gas tax
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills was initially skeptical about a bill that would have added 40 cents a gallon to carbon fuels and Democratic lawmakers abandoned the bill in committee amid Republican-led opposition.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
Congressional candidate touted debunked myths, but now says it was a mistake
Ed Thelander, who is running against U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, repeated debunked social media rumors about litter boxes being placed in schools for students who dress and behave like cats.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rejects Trump plea to step into Mar-a-Lago case
His team was asking the justices to permit a special master to review about 100 documents with classified markings.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video
Former President Donald Trump is almost certain to fight the subpoena and decline to testify.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump worker told FBI about moving Mar-a-Lago boxes on ex-president’s orders
The employee told federal agents about moving boxes at Mar-a-Lago at the explicit direction of Donald Trump after a subpoena seeking the return of all classified material.
Posted inElection 2022, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 holding hearing on school construction project
Residents of the seven towns will vote on the issue Nov. 8.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Lewiston prepares for early voters
Casting ballots begins Thursday at City Hall.