With COVID-19 surging in Maine, the majority of local participants in The Associated Press’s national survey said the virus was ‘not at all under control’ in the U.S. and strongly disapproved of President Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
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Election results may be slow to arrive in key races
Ranked-choice voting, an expected high turnout, record absentee voting and potential disruptions at the polls could produce delays in declaring winners, especially in top races.
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Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.
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Commentary: We traveled a long way to meet with Susan Collins – but she refused
Each of us has been elected to public office, so we know it’s important for public servants to listen to their constituents. So does Sara Gideon.
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In final debate, Collins and Gideon spar over Supreme Court, health care, abortion
Only the two front-runners in Maine’s closely watched Senate race were invited to participate in WMTW’s debate.
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Jill Biden urges crowd in Bangor to help get nation ‘back on track’
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.
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Sagadahoc Sheriff Merry: Gideon a reliable advocate for Maine law enforcement
She has secured the resources to fight the opioid epidemic and helped protect retired first responders’ health benefits.
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The View From Here: Suburban battleground in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
As Susan Collins and Sara Gideon scrap for votes, the margin of victory in Greater Portland towns could decide the election.
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How do Maine’s voting machines work? Can they be hacked?
Here’s what you need to know about the technology that Maine uses to count votes on Election Day.
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Sara Gideon: Health care will be on the Nov. 3 ballot
Your vote in the U.S. Senate race will determine whether Mainers will retain patient protections and insurance coverage.