Social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/jancollinsforstatesenate/; https://collins.mainecandidate.com/ Occupation: Blueberry farmer, retired science teacher Education: BA, BS, MEd, AS respiratory therapy Community Organizations: Board of Visitors, Franklin County Jail, Tyngtown Club, Franklin County Consumer Council, Franklin County Retired Educators, Substance Free Community Coalition of Healthy Community Coalition, newly elected to Wilton Broadband Committee, Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition Personal […]
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Maine Senate 18: Lisa Keim
Social media accounts Facebook @SenatorLisaKeim; Instagram lisa_keim_ Occupation: Legislator Education: BS, leadership and marketing Community Organizations: Attends East Auburn Baptist Church, board member of New England Board of Higher Education and Women in Government, executive board member of Council of State Governments East, and chair CSG’s National Task Force on the Future of Work. Personal […]
What we know – and still want to know – about Trump’s businesses
Trump’s businesses routinely reported losing more money than they made, a fact that saved Trump on his taxes but belied the gold-plated CEO image he presented to the public.
Maine launches absentee ballot tracking system
The new system will enable voters to track the status of their absentee ballots online.
Maine Senate 17: Russell Black
Social media accounts Facebook @SenatorRussellBlack Occupation: Farmer, logger Education: Graduate of Mt. Blue High School, attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and Central Maine Community College Community Organizations: Wilton Fish & Game Club, Wilton Lion’s Club, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Farmington Farmer’s Union, past president, Mt. Blue All Sports Booster Personal information […]
Federal judge orders stop to Postal Service cuts, echoing others
A federal judge in Philadelphia has joined others around the country in ordering the U.S. Postal Service to halt recent service cuts
Gideon banks on bipartisan image, but critics disagree
In her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, the Maine House speaker highlights her work on issues such as the opioid crisis and climate change, yet some Republicans say she’s been unwilling to compromise on key issues and failed to exercise leadership during the pandemic.
Sayers challenging Mason for Kennebec County sheriff’s post
Ken Mason, who has served as Kennebec County sheriff for one term, is being challenged by Michael Sayers, an Oakland police officer.
Man points gun at protesters outside GOP candidate’s rally
Police are investigating the confrontation in Wilmington, Delaware.
How Trump, Biden are preparing for first presidential debate
The president has decided to skip any formal preparation, while Biden is approaching the match-up aggressively.