Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Deadline looms as differences narrow on COVID relief aid

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press October 20, 2020

It’s deadline day for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on COVID-19 relief, with the contours of a potential deal taking shape behind the scenes even as President Donald Trump’s GOP allies are recoiling at the administration’s tolerance for a $2 trillion package

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Sixty small-business owners oppose Portland minimum wage initiative

by Randy Billings October 20, 2020October 21, 2020

The group includes some who support a gradual increase to $15 an hour but oppose a hazard pay provision that could give Portland the highest minimum wage in the country.

Nation / World, Politics

Fight over Trump’s business records returns to appeals court

by Ann E. Marimow WAshington Post October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

The Supreme Court this summer said the president is not immune from congressional investigation, but the justices put the subpoena on hold.

Election 2020, Local & State, Politics

Photo Gallery: Maine Republicans greet Mike Pence in Hermon

by Rich Abrahamson October 20, 2020October 21, 2020

Speaking to a crowd of several hundred people gathered Monday in a Hermon truck yard, Vice President Mike Pence urged voters to “go get it done” with just 15 days remaining before Election Day.

Election 2020, Local & State, News, Politics

Signed, sealed and delivered: How ballot drop boxes work

by Scott Thistle October 20, 2020October 21, 2020

Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine ‘news’ websites part of network that pushes conservative agenda

by Rachel Ohm October 20, 2020October 19, 2020

The network of 1,300 sites generally ignores Democrats, promotes conservative agendas and publishes favorable stories about Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins.