Candidates’ Night has been an annual tradition for more than 20 years, but this year it was held virtually.
Election 2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s debate remark puts white supremacy at focus of campaign
Republicans express concern about how fallout from the chaotic debate and the way the campaign is shaping up could affect the party’s candidates up and down the ballot.
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Debate commission plans to change format to avoid a second ‘embarrassment’
Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to gain control of the debate in Cleveland because of frequent interruptions, primarily by President Trump.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, News, Politics
Early in-person voting to begin Monday in Portland and other Maine communities
Votes can be cast at the city clerk’s temporary office in Merrill Auditorium. Other cities, including Lewiston, are expected to begin allowing in-person voting as well.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton residents to vote on requiring local pot licenses
If the amendments to the town’s licensing ordinance passes in November, marijuana establishments will have to get a local license to operate in town.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump refused to condemn white supremacists and militia members in presidential debate marked by disputes over race
Members of the white supremacist group used Trump’s “stand back and stand by” comments to create a fresh logo and messaging campaign on social media.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: While we’re sleeping or Zooming, democracy is slipping away
What would have seemed unthinkable four years ago is anything but in 2020.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: ‘Statesmanlike’ actions ended with Trump election
John Balentine, after watching the U.S. Senate debate between Susan Collins, Sara Gideon, Lisa Savage and Max Linn, says in his Sept. 17 op-ed that their performance made him “yearn for Maine’s senators of yesteryear.” He mentions Margaret Chase Smith, George Mitchell, Olympia Snow and William Cohen. He states that they are “all but dead […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Collins’ offices would not address constituent’s question
I am trying to inform myself on the where the candidates for Maine’s Senate election stand on things. I tried calling each office, Susan Collins’ and Sara Gideon’s, to get some answers. Sara Gideon’s office was more than willing to answer my questions completely, politely and patiently. Unfortunately, Susan Collins offices were not. One question: […]
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Some voters second-guessing their decision to cast absentee ballots
Many are asking what they should do if they change their minds about whether to vote absentee or vote in person.