Republicans are testing whether they can win by stoking racist fears, following the example set by President Trump in 2016.
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As Election Day nears, here’s a quick recap on Maine’s key races and voting process
The state will be choosing a new governor, members of Congress and legislators, plus there are ballot questions and local races.
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YMCA locations to offer free child care on Election Day
The services will be offered in Biddeford, Portland, Freeport and New Gloucester on Tuesday.
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Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney
Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
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Ads all the time: Maine’s tight 2nd District race is generating more than any other in the nation
In the 10-day period ending Oct. 25, an average of 26 television commercials aired per hour for the congressional election pitting Rep. Bruce Poliquin and challenger Jared Golden.
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Letter to the editor: Today’s political climate breeds hatred
It was only a matter of time before a large tragedy grew out of anti-Semitic sentiment.
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Cynthia Nixon among readers at Ursula K. Le Guin tribute
The ‘Sex and the City’ star and former gubernatorial candidate honors the science fiction-fantasy author who died in January.
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Sanford rug maker wins special designation that likely saves jobs in Sanford
Flemish Master Weavers, which employs 130, had said it might have to cease manufacturing if it did not receive the foreign trade zone status that exempts it from a steep tariff on yarn.
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Susan Collins predicts Republicans will keep control of Senate, but House is ‘trickier’
Maine’s senior U.S. senator also predicts that Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin will hold off Democratic challenger Jared Golden in a ‘very close’ race in Maine 2nd District.
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Misconduct allegations lead Democrat Jon Gale to drop out of Cumberland County district attorney race
Gale admits to past extramarital affairs, but denies the accusations of sexual misconduct that the Maine Democratic Party cited when it asked him to withdraw.