Biddeford’s Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
Scott Thistle
Scott Thistle is the State House reporter for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He has covered politics and government in Maine since 2006. Prior to that he served as the State House reporter for the Duluth News Tribune in Duluth, Minnesota. A Maine native, Thistle has worked in journalism since 1990, when he got his start at a weekly newspaper in rural Oxford County, Maine. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an active volunteer with the National Ski Patrol. He resides with his wife, Amy and his two sons Finn and Kai, in Auburn, Maine. @thisdog
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Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House
With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.
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Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?
The state’s four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.
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Recounts in 2 State House contests scheduled for Friday
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Tuesday that the recounts were requested by two Republican candidates who were narrowly defeated by Democratic House incumbents.
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To meet safely during pandemic, new Legislature eyes Augusta Civic Center
The upcoming session is expected to begin at the 49,000-square foot civic center, where members of Maine’s 130th Legislature will be sworn in – socially distanced.
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Voting changes made for pandemic are likely to stay in Maine
Several innovations aimed at improving the absentee voting process are expected to remain in place for future elections, although some may require legislative action.
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Veterans say military experiences help guide pandemic policing
Resiliency and adaption, both key to success in the armed forces, have helped Maine veterans who serve in law enforcement navigate their work during COVID-19.
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Democrats retain control of the Maine Legislature
While the balance of power in the House shifted slightly to the right, incomplete returns suggest Democrats will gain one seat in the Senate and remain in control of the Legislature for the next two years.
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Biden holds lead over Trump in Maine, with more votes to be counted
Joe Biden polled better than President Trump with Maine voters, but early returns showed the incumbent leading until 11 p.m.