It is not just the left that has used the term. Some conservatives decried lockdowns imposed during the coronavirus pandemic as ‘fascist.’
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Some of Trump’s former advisors warn he could deploy troops against Americans
Less than 2 weeks until Election Day, some of Trump’s most senior former advisers are warning Americans to take his militaristic impulses seriously.
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Obama, Springsteen join Harris to energize campaign’s final sprint
In the final days of a tumultuous race, Democrats deploy star power to motivate uncertain voters.
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Bill Cohen joins growing list of Republicans backing Harris over Trump
The former Republican U.S. senator and secretary of defense from Bangor wrote of Trump, ‘those who know him best respect him least. They have given us fair warning.’
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Trump says if he takes office, he’ll fire special counsel Jack Smith ‘within 2 seconds’
Smith has brought two federal cases against Trump. One, accusing him of illegally retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, was dismissed in July. The other, charging Trump with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Bowdoin College to host U.S. Senate candidates’ debate next Saturday
The Bowdoin College Democrats and Bowdoin College Conservatives have announced a third and final debate for U.S. Senate candidates in Maine for Saturday, Nov. 2. The debate will be at 6 p.m. in Bowdoin College’s Kresge Auditorium, 239 Maine St., Brunswick. Demi Kouzounas, David Costello and Jason Cherry have confirmed their attendance. A request for […]
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Mid-Coast Retired Educators hosts local candidates lunch
Members of the Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association recently hosted a meet-and-greet luncheon at the Topsham Library along with local State House candidates. Rep. Allison Hepler, Suzanne Andresen, Rep. Daniel Ankeles, Denise Tepler, Rep. Sally Cluchey and Rafael Macias chatted with members, each giving a brief talk about their backgrounds, information concerning the position they are […]
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Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
U.S. intelligence officials and private tech companies say Russian activity has increased sharply before the Nov. 5 election.
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Maine Senate District 31
Maine Senate District 31: Represents Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, Saco Democrat and incumbent Donna Bailey is opposed by Republican Craig Pendleton. DONNA BAILEY City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Former Saco Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member; former York County Probate Court Judge; two term Representative in the Maine House, one as House Chair of […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 130
Maine House of Representatives District 130: Representing Gorham, Buxton Democrat and incumbent Lynn Copeland, who has served in the Maine Legislature since December of 2022, is opposed by Republican Theodore “Ted” Sirois. Copeland did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. THEODORE SIROIS City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Current member of Saco Park & Recreation Advisory Board, […]