The Maine Republican Party says it is close to obtaining the signatures it needs on petitions to prevent the use of ranked-choice voting in the November presidential election.
Election 2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Rep. Justin Amash says he won’t run for president
The Michigan congressman cites the country’s polarization and campaigning challenges for dropping his bid as an independent.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump, Republicans launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations
The Justice Department’s dismissal of the Michael Flynn case is swept up in a broader push by the president and his allies to reframe the Russia investigation as a plot to sabotage his administration.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Absentee ballots available in Portland for July 14 election
PORTLAND — City voters can now request absentee ballots for the July 14 state primary and school budget referendum election. “In light of COVID-19, we are encouraging people to use this service in order to vote during this election. Ballots must be received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day,” the city said in […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Election: Yarmouth School Committee draws 3 contenders for 2 open seats
Incumbent Sarah Day faces challenges from Michael Wilbur and Allison Hodgkins.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Essential workers keep Maine running during the pandemic. Government should keep us safe
If Sen. Collins is serious about supporting front-line workers in Maine, she’ll support a stimulus bill that includes real relief and protection for us.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden declares sexual assault ‘never, never happened’
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden reaches deal to let Sanders keep hundreds of delegates
The deal is a major step in the two camps avoiding the acrimony between the Democratic establishment and progressive insurgents.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump erupts at campaign team as his poll numbers slide
New surveys by the Republican National Committee and the president’s campaign point to a harrowing picture for him as he faces re-election amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Lisa Savage: Tax breaks for corporations, or layoffs for teachers?
As the COVID-19 pandemic bears down on the economies of Maine, its towns and its schools, let’s get our priorities in order.