November 2016 – Page 507 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine, News, Politics

Angus King expects new Senate to be closely divided between parties

by Doug Harlow November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Maine’s junior senator says the next vice president is likely to be called upon to break ties.

Sports

Sports Digest: Austin Theriault returns to Xfinity Series Racing

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

The Fort Kent native will race this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins, Rask hold on for 2-1 win over Panthers

by PAUL GEREFFI Associated Press November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Goalie Tuukka Rask makes a two-goal lead stand up and Boston wins its second straight game.

Politics

Rep. Patricia Hymanson faces former Rep. Bradley Moulton in House District 4

by Staff Report November 1, 2016

The Democrat is seeking a second term but she must beat a former two-term lawmaker.

Politics

Pingree-Holbrook debate highlights stark differences on major issues

by Kevin Miller November 1, 2016November 30, 2016

One of the biggest clashes came in response to a question about whether Maine should embrace or ‘chase away’ skilled immigrants who want to come to Maine as refugees.

Nation & World, Politics

Lawsuits in 4 states claim voter threats

by The Washington Post November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Democratic officials say Trump and the GOP seek to keep minorities from voting.

Politics

Clinton, Trump running nearly even, poll shows

by The Washington Post November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are all but tied in the latest Washington Post-ABC News Tracking Poll, which finds Clinton backers slipping behind in enthusiasm even as the Democrat has an edge in early voting. The tracking poll finds little shift in Clinton’s overall support following news of the FBI’s renewed look at Clinton emails, […]

Nation & World, Politics

FBI release of Bill Clinton archive raises more timing questions

by The Washington Post November 1, 2016November 2, 2016

For the second time in five days, the FBI moves exactly to the place it usually strives to avoid: smack in the middle of partisan fighting over a national election, just days before the vote.