Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Sara Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Requests for absentee ballots surge in central and western Maine
The numbers follow a statewide trend heading into the July 14 primary and state referendum election.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Two candidates seek vacancies on Norway Select Board
Dennise Whitley and write-in candidate Sarah Carter are running for two open seats on the five-person board.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Incumbents seeking reelection to Paris Select Board
Carlton Sprague and Scott McElravy are running unopposed in next week’s election.
Posted inNews, Politics
Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Democrats, Biden look to accelerate Southern political shift
Democratic victories would redefine policy fights over expanding health insurance access and overhauling criminal justice procedures, among other matters.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races
Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary
This election year voters can request absentee ballots up until Election Day.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gideon reports raising $8 million, more than double amount raised by Collins
Maine’s U.S. Senate contest is already the most expensive race in state history and is likely to draw tens of millions of dollars more before the November elections.