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Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

York County district attorney: Two-term Democrat, independent squaring off

by Megan Gray October 27, 2018October 27, 2018

The winner will lead the second busiest prosecutorial district in the state, which handled over 9,000 criminal cases in 2017.

Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

Front-runners in governor’s race outline differences on drug crisis

by Scott Thistle October 25, 2018October 26, 2018

Republican Shawn Moody and Democrat Janet Mills, as well as independents Terry Hayes and Alan Caron, also take on abortion and health care as they debate for the second time this week.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump decries violence, tells media to end its ‘hostility’

by Associated Press October 24, 2018October 25, 2018

His remarks at a Wisconsin rally come hours after authorities intercepted pipe bombs sent to politicians and a news network.

Election 2018, Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Despise Congress? You’re not alone

by Griffin Connolly Tribune News Service October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Just 14 percent of Americans approve of the legislative branch’s performance, a new poll shows.

Election 2018, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

House District 14: Candidates focus on Medicaid expansion, insurance across state lines

by liz gotthelf Journal Tribune October 24, 2018October 25, 2018

Democratic Rep. Donna Bailey faces two challengers in a race for the seat covering part of Saco.

Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

With election looming, candidates for governor debate transmission line, non-citizen voting rights

by Kevin Miller October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

All four expressed concern about Central Maine Power Co.’s plan to run a 145-mile power line through the mountains of western Maine.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics

Megyn Kelly apologizes to NBC colleagues for remarks on dressing up in blackface

by Associated Press October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

She had questioned in a show segment why it would be inappropriate for a Halloween costume.

Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics

Cumberland County DA candidates disagree at forum on best ways to tackle opioid crisis

by Megan Gray October 23, 2018October 24, 2018

Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck also discuss sexual assault cases, immigration enforcement and safe-injection sites for drug users.