Two amendments would make it easier to sign and circulate petitions for the town ballot.
Election 2016
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Three awkward questions the candidates have mostly managed to dodge lately – until now
Plenty of people see their luck run out in Las Vegas. Tonight, that group could include both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
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Clinton, Trump set for final showdown as ugly race nears finish
Republicans desperately hope Trump can close the campaign by focusing on Clinton’s weaknesses, a strategy some privately concede may not be enough at this point for him to win.
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Viewers’ guide to Debate 3: Stakes couldn’t be higher
Scorched-earth campaign tactics have left all sides wondering just how low things will go in the final presidential debate,
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Maine Voices: By opposing Question 3, LePage wouldn’t disarm domestic abusers
The governor seems to be forgoing his genuine concern for victims in favor of the gun lobby.
Posted inElections, Politics
Why it matters: Winner of election will need solutions for veterans’ health care
Problems remain in the Department of Veterans Affairs despite a 2014 law aimed at alleviating delays.
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Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes, economy, honesty in 2nd District debate
Rep. Bruce Poliquin calls Democratic challenger Emily Cain a “career politician,” while she questions his honesty and reluctance to comment on the presidential race.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Gorham has just 1 candidate for 3 School Committee seats
For Town Council, 3 candidates are on the ballot, with 3 open seats.
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Windham Town Council, school board seats go uncontested
One open at-large seat on the council hasn’t drawn any candidates at all.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Analysis: Here’s why voter fraud is less likely than being struck by lightning
For openers, rigging an election would take collusion on the part of the two major parties at all levels of government.