A federal judge in Philadelphia has joined others around the country in ordering the U.S. Postal Service to halt recent service cuts
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Posted inMaine, Politics
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.
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Posted inElection 2020, Maine
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.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World
Man points gun at protesters outside GOP candidate’s rally
Police are investigating the confrontation in Wilmington, Delaware.
Posted inElection 2020
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.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Trump expected to nominate conservative Barrett to Supreme Court
The White House indicates to congressional Republicans and outside allies that the pick will be the federal judge from Indiana.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Politics
Protesters demand stronger promise from Sen. Collins.
Topics included Supreme Court vacancy, reproductive rights, health care, minority rights.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Gideon has small lead over Collins among likely Maine voters in new Colby poll
The survey of 847 likely voters also shows Democrat Joe Biden running well ahead of President Trump, with the margin tighter in the 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
If you requested an absentee ballot, expect to get it soon
Maine voters are requesting absentee ballots in record numbers, and in the next few days local election officials will begin to mail those ballots out.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans make last-ditch attack on ranked-choice presidential tally
The Maine Republican Party is asking the state supreme court to put on hold its ruling that allowed ranked-choice voting, so the party can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.