Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to reverse the Democratic incumbent’s ‘disastrous economic policies’ if elected.
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Six candidates vie for one seat on Winthrop Town Council
A special election will be held Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by former Council Chair Sarah Fuller.
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Readfield residents to pick selectman, RSU 38 board member in upcoming election
Polls open 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Kents Hill School’s Alfond Athletic Center.
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Feds found classified papers among Edmund Muskie’s archives at Bates College
The former Secretary of State and U.S. senator from Maine was one of many high-ranking officials who mistakenly held on to secret paperwork.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan voters to decide among 3 candidates for seat on Select Board
Two challengers are taking on incumbent Charles Robbins III for a seat on the five-person board, and voters will make their decision Tuesday.
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Four seek 2 spots on Windsor Select Board
Following the election, residents will consider a $2.09 million municipal budget at the annual Windsor Town Meeting.
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Maine’s congressional delegation offers mostly muted reactions to Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree offered pointed comments about the former president’s case involving mishandling of classified documents.
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Democrats advance Gov. Mills’ bill to expand abortion access in Maine
The bill was voted out of the Judiciary Committee on Friday but still faces additional votes in the full House and Senate.
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Maine’s high court rules lawmakers may still enact citizen referendums
The decision likely only affects one question, which lawmakers say enjoys widespread support in the Legislature and across the state: Banning foreign spending on state referendum campaigns.
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Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says
The indictment includes 37 counts, including willful retention of national defense information, obstruction, and false statements, that taken together could result in a yearslong prison sentence.