Judge declines to intervene on Maine’s absentee ballot rules

Justice William Stokes finds that changing the rules so close to the election would not be in the public interest, and that the state's existing rules present no irreparable harm to voters.

Presidential debate outsiders still ready to rumble for Maine votes

A trio of presidential contenders on Maine's ballot said voters deserve to hear from more than just Trump and Biden.

Debate commission plans to change format to avoid a second ‘embarrassment’

Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to gain control of the debate in Cleveland because of frequent interruptions, primarily by President Trump.

Early in-person voting to begin Monday in Portland and other Maine communities

Votes can be cast at the city clerk's temporary office in Merrill Auditorium. Other cities, including Lewiston, are expected to begin allowing in-person voting as well.

Shenna Bellows, Maine Senate 14

Some voters second-guessing their decision to cast absentee ballots

Many are asking what they should do if they change their minds about whether to vote absentee or vote in person.

Debate veers from ‘How you doing?’ to ‘Will you shut up?’

Tuesday's presidential debate started out civil enough, but it deteriorated within 15 minutes.

Debate takeaways: An acrid tone from the opening minute

After more than a year of circling each other, the candidates battled on the debate stage Tuesday night in Ohio.

In House District 79, incumbent Tim Theriault facing Lindsey Harwath

Incumbent Tim Theriault, R-China, chief of the China Village Fire Department, faces challenger Lindsey Harwath, a goat herder, in a contest that pits individuals with diametrically opposing philosophies.

House District 88 candidates say jobs key to Maine’s future

Republican Michael Lemelin wants to open small businesses up immediately, while Democrat Chris Hamilton wants to focus on a "safe approach."