President Biden and Jill Biden also hosted a memorial ceremony at the White House.
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Trump and Harris mark somber anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
President Biden and Jill Biden also hosted a memorial ceremony at the White House.
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New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris – but it would surge under Trump
Neither candidate has meaningfully stressed budget deficit reduction in their pitch to voters.
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Three vie for seat on Oakland-based RSU 18 board of directors
The race pits an incumbent against two political newcomers.
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Vassalboro residents to vote on environmental cleanup funding, sanitary district charter
Voters are to decide on three referendums seeking to allocate tax revenue for environmental projects, to repair the bridge on Mill Hill Road and to change the Vassalboro Sanitary District’s charter.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Ward 7 city councilor in Waterville faces challenger in November election
Thomas A. McCormick Sr., who is unenrolled, is running for reelection to his Ward 7 City Council seat in the November election, and faces opposition from political newcomer Catherine Tamara Herard, a Democrat.
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House District 56: Kent Ackley, I-Monmouth
House District 56 comprises Litchfield, Monmouth and Wales.
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Maine House 67: Matthew Townsend, D-Fairfield
House District 67 comprises Benton and Fairfield.
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Senate District 14: Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop
Senate District 14 comprises Chelsea, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Hallowell, Manchester, Monmouth, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Wayne, West Gardiner and Winthrop.
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Early voting now underway across Maine
All communities are required to offer in-person absentee voting starting Monday through Oct. 31. Municipalities are also starting to mail absentee ballots to people who have requested them.