The allegation becomes a last-minute flashpoint in the closely contested governor’s race.
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More details emerge on controversial attack ad, mailing
The ad and mailing – which critics call racist – target a Democratic state lawmaker for voting against a bill to ban female genital mutilation.
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When it comes to casting ballots, some Mainers elect not to
Among municipalities of at least 5,000 residents, Rumford had the lowest voter turnout in the last two statewide elections. A visit there offers hints about why some people just disengage.
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This year’s midterm election in Maine ‘hard to predict’
One political observer wonders how much local and state decisions will be affected by the divisive national tone.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Midterm stakes high for Trump
A Democratic Senate or House takeover has the potential to cripple the Republicans’ agenda.
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China to elect three people as selectmen, decide on town policies
Municipal referenda primarily ask China residents for approval of various expenditures — and rules to govern expenditures going forward.
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Justice lawyers fail to halt release of Trump financial records
The president has been fighting multiple lawsuits that argue that foreign representatives’ spending money at the Trump International Hotel is a violation of the Constitution’s emoluments clause.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News
New citizens take the oath in Maine as U.S. debates immigration
The midterm elections will shape an uncertain path forward for the United States, but the message was clear on Friday in Buxton: ‘You are Americans.’
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
UMF would get $8.5M for student center, early child care program if state bond passes
The bond money is part of a $49 million total package the University of Maine System is asking voters to approve Tuesday.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News
Metro offering free bus rides on Election Day
‘A lack of transportation’ shouldn’t keep people from voting, the bus service’s general manager says.