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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
What to watch for in tonight’s Republican presidential debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a distant second to Trump in many polls, is betting that a strong showing will cement his status as the strongest alternative to the former president despite his many stumbles.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Republican candidates fight each other, mostly line up behind Trump, at first debate
The debate was a critical opportunity for lower-polling candidates to introduce themselves to millions of voters, many of whom are just beginning to pay attention to the race.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
The former president is charged in Georgia with scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss.
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PublishedMay 19, 2023
Augusta councilors reject plan to consolidate election polls for all 4 wards into single site
Councilors expressed concern the change would have made it more difficult for some residents, especially those without transportation, to vote.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise
It’s unclear whether Musk and his newly hired chief executive, plan to make changes to Twitter, cracking down on misinformation, which election experts and tech accountability advocates say erodes trust in democracy.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Group trying to gain official party status warned against misleading voters
Maine's secretary of state has sent a cease-and-desist letter to national organization No Labels, expressing concerns that it has confused voters who think they are signing a petition but instead are enrolling in a new party.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Farmington board approves police expenditures, outlines options in absence of an assessor
Farmington Selectmen on Tuesday approved reimbursing $34,428 to Jay for a new hire's officer training and spending $52,515.80 for a new police vehicle.
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PublishedApril 3, 2023
Shortage of poll workers prompts Augusta to consider having all residents vote at Civic Center
The proposal, which would consolidate the city's four ward-based polling places into one, has drawn criticism from councilors, who say the plan could make it harder for some to vote.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Legislators weigh how much politicking to allow at polls
Maine's restrictions go too far, some say, while others oppose even a 'scintilla of electioneering' at polling places.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2023
Plan to alter Augusta voting wards approved, despite concerns about mismatch with state House districts
The plan will even out the populations of each ward and bring the city back into compliance with state regulations.
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