I write to commend and thank the Falmouth town clerk’s office, led by Ellen Planer and Linda Case, and all of the staff and volunteers for ensuring a smooth and safe process for all of us to cast our ballots on July 14, an experience largely replicated by their colleagues throughout the state. Contrary to […]
Election 2020
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Women for Trump draw crowd of 100 for campaign stop in Old Orchard Beach
Lara Trump leads a busload of women campaigning for her father-in-law in an event at a beachside restaurant.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
NG voters send library, planning budgets back to Selectboard
New Gloucester voters rejected the two warrant articles on the library and Planning Department budgets, giving the Selectboard 60 days to put a new budget before voters.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden unveils caregiver plan, says Trump ‘quit’ on country
The Democratic presidential candidate promises to spend $775 billion over 10 years to increase tax credits for low-income families, bolster care-giving services for seniors and provide preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bell takes Democratic nomination in Maine House 47
Arthur Bell, who has the most votes following ranked choice tallying, will run against Republican Anne Fleming in November.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Freeport brewery cancels Trump campaign event, saying it was misled
The owners of Stars and Stripes Brewery say they did not know an event scheduled at their business Wednesday was for the president’s reelection campaign.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his first political rally
West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Posted inLocal & State
Absentee voting smooth in Maine, but big test is November
The state’s July 14 primary shattered previous records for absentee ballot use in a primary.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Yard signs show Collins’ challenge
It will be hard to win statewide with the Republican message of ‘God, life and guns.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Why this Democrat supports Susan Collins
The senator’s work ethic and commitment to bipartisanship make her the best representative for Maine.