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James W. Sorcek, Maine House 88 candidate

September 22, 2022October 3, 2022

House District 88 serves towns in Androscoggin County — parts of Auburn.

Election 2022, Local & State, Politics

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia hails Maine Rep. Jared Golden’s independence from party leaders

by Steve Collins September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

Two lawmakers defend the Inflation Reduction Act that has been criticized harshly by Republicans.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Lewiston council approves resolution on elections, but removes reference to Paul LePage

by Andrew Rice September 21, 2022September 22, 2022

The resolution originally came forward in response to the former governor questioning the integrity of elections in larger communities.

Election 2022, Legislative Candidates

Caldwell Jackson, Maine House 80 candidate

September 21, 2022October 3, 2022

House District 80 serves towns in Oxford County — Buckfield, Hebron, Otisfield and Oxford.

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Nation / World, Politics

Russia ‘shamelessly violated’ UN charter in Ukraine, Biden tells world leaders

by AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

The president also pledges $2.9 billion in global food security aid to address shortages caused by the war and the effects of climate change, in a speech to the UN General Assembly.

Nation / World, Politics

Special master in Trump investigation prods lawyers to move quickly

by ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press September 20, 2022September 21, 2022

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had set a Nov. 30 deadline for special master Raymond Dearie’s review but the Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to halt Cannon’s order.