The Maine Republican Party wants to ask the federal courts to consider First Amendment arguments in a case that allows for ranked-choice voting in the November presidential election.
Election 2020
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Incumbent SoPo councilor faces challenger
Councilor Claude Morgan is running against Jocelyn Leighton in the only contested council race this fall.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Breen is a leader, deserves reelection to Senate
As Senate chair of the Appropriations and Finance Committee, Cathy Breen brought the state share of local education funding to 51% – the highest ever – with no income tax increase! She secured funding for Medicaid expansion to over 70,000 Mainers under the Affordable Care Act and put all ACA protections, including coverage of preexisting […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’re tired. Things are in chaos. But nothing will change if we don’t vote
We owe it to each other to channel our energy – our fear, anger and pain – into something that can make a difference.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mainers can trust election process
Whether they go to the polls Nov. 3 or mail in a ballot, voters can be confident that their vote will be counted.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Abbott will fight for education in Yarmouth
Heather Abbott, candidate for Yarmouth Town Council, will make our schools a priority. Heather is committed to our school community. Given the opportunity, Heather will fight for education in a fiscally responsible manner. Please join me in voting for Heather Abbott, Yarmouth Town Council. Amie Moore Yarmouth
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A healthy U.S. Postal Service is critical to our democracy
Voters need the Senate to join the House in acting on legislation that will ensure timely delivery of ballots.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s Proud Boys remark echoes Charlottesville
The president tries to walk back his refusal to condemn the far right group during the presidential debate.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics
Judge declines to intervene on Maine’s absentee ballot rules
Justice William Stokes finds that changing the rules so close to the election would not be in the public interest, and that the state’s existing rules present no irreparable harm to voters.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Collins criticizes Trump for failing to condemn Proud Boys
The Republican senator says intolerance and white supremacy ‘have no place in our country,’ and her Democratic challenger, Sara Gideon, accuses the president of sowing ‘hatred and division among Americans.’