Election 2024: Find out what’s on Maine’s ballots Tuesday

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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

by CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Taylor Swift, calling herself a ‘childless cat lady,’ endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

10 takeaways from the first Harris-Trump presidential debate

by STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Harris opened the debate by marching across the stage to shake Trump’s hand, an exchange that set the tone for the next 90 minutes.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

A look at false and misleading claims made during Trump and Harris’ debate

by The Associated Press September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

In the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, their highly different views of the country provided a stark contrast between their agendas.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Congress bestows its highest honor on 13 troops killed in Afghanistan withdrawal

by STEPHEN GROVES and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Rather than a unifying moment, the event took place against the backdrop of a bitter, partisan back-and-forth over who is to blame for the rushed and deadly evacuation from Kabul.

Election 2024, Politics

Watch: Harris keeps Trump on defensive in tense, high-stakes debate

by ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press September 10, 2024October 4, 2024

The high-pressure matchup offered Americans their most expansive look at a campaign that’s been dramatically changed just hours before the first early presidential ballots will be distributed.

Election 2024, Local & State, Politics

Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up

by Rachel Ohm September 10, 2024September 9, 2024

More than 5,400 people registered to vote in August, bringing the total of new registrations in Maine to nearly 23,000 so far this year.

Election 2024, Local & State, Politics

What you need to know ahead of the Nov. 5 election

by Rachel Ohm September 10, 2024November 3, 2024

Who’s on the ballot? What are the referendum and bond questions? Where’s my polling place? We’ve got answers.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Trump signals support for Biden plan to loosen marijuana restrictions

by David Ovalle and Patrick Svitek The Washington Post September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

The former president suggests he wants to see marijuana reclassified as a Schedule III drug, the first time Trump has endorsed the easing of federal restrictions.

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