The wife of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden called on voters to support Sara Gideon and help the party regain control of the U.S. Senate.
Gov. Janet Mills
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How do I fill out my ranked-choice ballot?
Here’s what you need to know about ranked-choice voting, which only Maine will use in the presidential election.
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Mills joins push for region’s electric grid operations to reflect state climate goals
Five New England governors are asking the region’s grid operator, ISO-New England, to speed its transition to renewable energy.
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Maine grants $105 million to small employers; some say it’s not enough
About 2,300 organizations received funds as part of a state program to stabilize struggling businesses and nonprofits, but over 1,300 applications were denied.
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Lack of support stalls Maine lawmaker’s push for consumer-owned power
A bill to replace privately owned electric utilities with a power authority run by an elected board was neutered at the last minute by its sponsor, Democratic Rep. Seth Berry. But Berry and other advocates aren’t giving up.
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Frustrated athletes in York County remain on the sidelines
High school teams have not been able to play games or hold practices this fall because of the county’s virus outbreaks – and many players worry they won’t have a season at all.
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Maine gets $2 million to help advance offshore wind power
Maine’s U.S. senators said the funding will help open the door to a new source of clean energy and create good-paying jobs.
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More Maine businesses cited for pandemic-related violations
The state says the 24 ‘imminent health hazard’ citations it has issued to date are based on a lack of compliance and do not fluctuate with the prevalence of COVID-19.
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Election clerks will process absentee ballots early, but won’t count votes until polls close
With a record number of voters requesting absentee ballots, some want to know when those votes actually get counted.
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Severe recession, without aid, could shrink Maine government revenue for years
Severe economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic could linger for years, based on a recent ‘stress test’ conducted by state analysts.