Craig was considered a GOP front-runner until he and other Republicans were scratched from the ballot.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
The made-for-TV hearings — including video of police officers being brutally beaten and right-wing extremists leading the crowds into the Capitol — come as some have tried to downplay the violence.
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Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Auburn residents to vote on $55.7 million school budget Tuesday
The $7.4 million increase is largely linked to the construction of Edward Little High School.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Lewiston woman seeks to become the first Somali American in the Maine Legislature. Her opponent has said Muslims should not be allowed to hold public office
Democrat Mana Abdi is running against Republican Fred Sanborn-Silvers for the Maine House of Representatives in District 95.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
King, Collins voice support for raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles, a measure Golden opposed
The House passed a bill to raise the age from 18 to 21 yesterday, but it’s unknown if or when the Senate might take it up.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Lisbon residents to vote on $19 million school budget Tuesday
Under the proposal, the local share will increase by 4.2%
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, News, Oxford Hills, Politics
Fate of Hartford vineyard to be determined by dry town’s residents
Bonaventura Vineyard hopes to sell its wine and open a small tasting room on its property.
Posted inElection 2022, Politics, The Franklin Journal
Five vying for two seats on Wilton Select Board
Leading up to the Tuesday, June 14, election, the five candidates running for two seats on the Wilton Select Board answered a series of questions for the Franklin Journal about their candidacies, agendas and experiences.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Republican gubernatorial candidate charged in Jan. 6 riot, roiling primary in Michigan
Ryan Kelley, a real estate broker, is accused of disruptive conduct, injuring public property and entering restricted space without permission, according to the criminal complaint.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Capitol riot panel blames Trump for Jan. 6 ‘attempted coup’
The House committee’s chairman,Rep. Bennie Thompson, says ‘the world is watching’ the U.S. response to the panel’s yearlong investigation into the events of Jan. 6, 2021.