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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Election 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Fishy business in Grenada helped Dale Crafts find the American Dream
The Republican candidate from Maine’s 2nd Congressional District gained newfound appreciation for freedom in a failed business.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Trump, Biden snipe from road and rails after debate chaos
The president and his Democratic challenger are competing for working-class voters in the Midwest.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Judge declines to intervene on Maine’s absentee ballot rules
Justice William Stokes finds that changing the rules so close to the election would not be in the public interest, and that the state’s existing rules present no irreparable harm to voters.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Presidential debate outsiders still ready to rumble for Maine votes
A trio of presidential contenders on Maine’s ballot said voters deserve to hear from more than just Trump and Biden.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Debate commission plans to change format to avoid a second ‘embarrassment’
Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to gain control of the debate in Cleveland because of frequent interruptions, primarily by President Trump.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump refused to condemn white supremacists and militia members in presidential debate marked by disputes over race
Members of the white supremacist group used Trump’s “stand back and stand by” comments to create a fresh logo and messaging campaign on social media.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Some voters second-guessing their decision to cast absentee ballots
Many are asking what they should do if they change their minds about whether to vote absentee or vote in person.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Debate veers from ‘How you doing?’ to ‘Will you shut up?’
Tuesday’s presidential debate started out civil enough, but it deteriorated within 15 minutes.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Lewiston announces early voting as absentee ballot requests continue to climb
Early voting will begin at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 5.