Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine ‘news’ websites part of network that pushes conservative agenda
The network of 1,300 sites generally ignores Democrats, promotes conservative agendas and publishes favorable stories about Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Commission says it will mute Trump’s, Biden’s microphones for parts of Thursday’s debate
The idea has been floated since the first presidential debate, in which President Trump repeatedly interrupted and jeered Joe Biden.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Photo Gallery: ‘Trump House’ in Lewiston up close
When someone stole Brandon Gordon’s Trump sign, it bugged him. So he figured his next step was to go big or go home. He went big.
Posted inElection 2020, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Duguay, Cole vie for Oxford County commission seat
The two independent candidates are facing off to be District 2 commissioner.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics
Obama releases ad in support of Gideon
The former president appears in a 1-minute video to support the Democratic House Speaker’s bid for U.S. Senate.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump, ‘running angry,’ attacks polls, the press and Dr. Fauci
On the third day of a western campaign swing, the president faces intense pressure to turn around his campaign.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Presidential debate is a chance for Donald Trump to generate momentum
President Donald Trump is openly contemplating the prospect of losing, while Democratic challenger Joe Biden is warning his supporters against overconfidence as the 2020 presidential election speeds into its closing days
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics
Mike Pence rallies northern Maine voters as presidential campaign enters final weeks
Several hundred people show up for an outdoor event at Dysart’s Restaurant and Truck Stop in Hermon to support the Trump-Pence ticket.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation / World, Politics
Florida begins early voting with no major problems
The most populous counties had wait times of 15 minutes or less, although a few sites reported waits of up to 90 minutes.