The lack of high-speed internet is leaving parts of the state behind.
Primary elections 2020
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A vote for universal broadband in Maine is a vote for equitable education
Voting ‘yes’ on 1 is a vote to equip students with the scientific literacy needed to pursue careers in a 21st-century economy.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Clerks report record absentee ballots for July 14 election
Residents will cast ballots in legislative primaries and some local seats, and vote on their school budgets and two state bond questions.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond
The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Democrats take lead in voter registrations in Maine
The Maine Democratic Party has added more than 40,000 new voters to its ranks since 2016 and now have a more than 90,000-voter edge over their Republican rivals.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Crockett in primary runoff for House 43 seat
Robert Mentzinger is challenging House 43 representative Edward Crockett, who is seeking his second term in Augusta.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, News
After pushback, Portland City Council to vote on amended poll consolidation plan
The city clerk changed the proposal after councilors and community leaders expressed unhappiness with the low number of polling locations.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Three look to represent Deering area in statehouse
Three Democrats are in a runoff to replace Erik Jorgensen, who is being termed out of office.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City polling locations could be consolidated for July 14 vote
City Clerk Kathy Jones said consolidation is needed because of a shortage of staffing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Three vie to represent West End, St. John/Valley sections of city
Democrats Michael Flaherty, Charles Skold and Barb Wood are seeking the Democratic nomination to run for House District 38.