I am writing in support of Christopher Hickey’s candidacy for the Falmouth School Board. Chris possesses the characteristics of an excellent school board member. He is hard working, asks difficult questions with a true interest in learning and makes decisions with integrity. Chris is genuine in his desire to support the students, educators and leadership […]
Election 2020
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Shannon’s work on gun giveback program showed leadership
Having practiced law for 40 years, I’ve learned what makes a great lawyer: diligence, preparedness and the ability to unpack hard problems to find good solutions. I’ve seen these qualities in Tim Shannon – who happens to be both a law partner of mine in Portland and my town councilor in Yarmouth. In particular, I’ve […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Voters will head to the polls July 14
Voters in the Lakes Region Weekly will weigh in on a U.S. senate primary race, two state referendum questions and elections for local offices.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Voters in north-of-Portland towns to decide on school budgets, legislative primaries
In many cases, July 14 marks the only time residents get to vote on their fiscal year 2021 school budgets.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City has coronavirus protocols in place for July 14 election
Voters will be casting ballots for local and state referendums, as well as party candidates for the November election. The election also includes the school budget validation vote.
Posted inPolitics
Distancing from Trump? Some Republicans step up critiques
The president has been criticized by some party members for inconsistent leadership during competing national crises.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jacksonville, site of Republican convention, orders wearing of masks
Internationally, the head of the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic is ‘not even close to being over’ and is accelerating.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s attacks seen as undercutting confidence in 2020 election
Just over four months before Election Day, the president is escalating his efforts to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View from Here: Revolution on Bastille Day?
The pandemic has overshadowed Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, but it could also affect the outcome.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump
Former President Barack Obama and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insist that the party must be vigilant.