Robert “Bob” Carlton and Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Listowich will challenge each other at the polls on Nov. 8.
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Trump asks to push ‘special master’ appeal hearing to January
Trump’s lawyers on Monday urged the federal appeals court in Atlanta to deny the Justice Department’s request to expedite the case, arguing Trump’s team is already crunched for time.
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New justice joins bench as Supreme Court hears dispute over Clean Water Act
The court began its new term on Monday, when several conservative justices seemed skeptical of wetlands regulation in a case that tests the reach of the Clean Water Act beyond rivers, lakes and streams.
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Oath Keepers planned an ‘armed rebellion’ on Jan. 6, prosecutor says as trial starts
Five men are accused of a weekslong plot to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Shying from Donald Trump, ex-Maine Gov. Paul LePage seeks job back
When then-Gov. Paul LePage endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016, LePage credited himself as a prototype for the insurgent candidate
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Sen. Angus King endorses Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for second term
The independent praises Maine’s Democratic governor for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
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Two Chesterville residents vie for selectman’s position
Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office.
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Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping debt-relief proposal laid out by President Biden in late August.
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Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign
Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.