Kentucky’s voting is usually 2 percent by mail, but this year, officials expect that number to exceed 50 percent.
Election 2020
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Flood of absentee ballots could delay primary election results
Maine voters have already requested more than 100,000 absentee ballots for the July 14 primary, and local election officials say it will be a ‘daunting’ task to process those ballots so that results are known on election night.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
With unsubstantiated claim, Trump sows doubt about U.S. ballots
In his latest attack on mail-in voting, the president claims that millions of ballots will be printed in foreign countries and somehow cast as legitimate, a scenario that experts describe as far-fetched.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘Why not a Black woman?’ Consensus grows around Biden’s VP
The current moment calls for someone who understands the challenges faced by Black Americans, a veteran Democratic strategist says.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Amy Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, urges Biden to pick a woman of color
Klobuchar’s record as a former prosecutor in Minnesota has recently come under renewed scrutiny from black activists.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Two incumbents face three challengers in Naples Selectboard race
Incumbents Jim Grattelo and Kevin Rogers will face Ted Shane, Bob Nyberg and Richard Robinson at the polls July 14.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Timberlake: Gideon focusing on U.S. Senate campaign at expense of Maine people’s needs
The Maine House speaker wants the federal government to step up COVID recovery efforts when she hasn’t lifted a finger here.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Three vying for Dem nomination for Senate District 29 seat
State Rep. Anne Carney, Sari Greene and Eben Rose are all seeking the nomination for the seat next month.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Facebook removes Trump ads with symbol once used by Nazis to designate political prisoners
A red inverted triangle was first used in the 1930s to identify Communists, and was applied as well to Social Democrats, liberals, Freemasons and other members of opposition parties.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Sachs will represent all Freeport and Pownal residents
No matter who you are, Melanie Sachs is your defender when it comes to serving the Freeport/Pownal communities. She does not take any task before her with lightheartedness when it comes to preserving a just and fair community. Melanie’s tireless efforts include making sure that EVERYONE’S needs and rights are protected. We need a state […]