Youth Voting Summit seeks to inspire high school, college-age youths to engage their peers in voting and civic leadership.
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Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
In first CD2 debate, Golden, Theriault both claim to be party mavericks
Golden, a Lewiston Democrat seeking a fourth term in the U.S. House, and Theriault, a first-term Republican state lawmaker from Fort Kent, took questions on key issues, including the economy, gun control and abortion.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Donald Trump says DOJ violated its own election rules. Lawyers disagree.
Department of Justice policy advises against taking overt steps in political cases close to elections. Experts say prosecutors were following court orders in the latest Trump filing.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Community members ‘get ready to vote’ at concert event in Farmington
UMF hosted a “Get Ready to Vote” concert event where folks could register to vote and hear local live music.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Liz Cheney rallies with Harris, implores U.S. to reject Trump’s ‘depraved cruelty’
Kamala Harris’s appearance with Cheney marked her 5th trip to Wisconsin, a battleground state, since she started running for president in July.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in campaign’s final weeks
How events shake out — and how the candidates respond — could be decisive as they claw for votes in battleground states.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Walz, Vance focus attacks on top of ticket – not each other: VP debate takeaways
It was the first encounter between Minnesota’s Democratic governor and Ohio’s Republican senator.
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Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in vice presidential debate
Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Polls suggest big increase in Republicans planning to vote for abortion rights
In some states, that Republican number could even approach a majority.