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Here's what you need to know ahead of the Nov. 5 election
Who's on the ballot? What are the referendum and bond questions? Where's my polling place? We've got answers.
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Watch: Randy Billings, Rachel Ohm discuss referendum questions and state flag
Portland Press Herald politics reporters dig into what's on the November ballot with vexillologist David Martucci.
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Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it's related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.
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History, politics and design sensibilities collide as residents of the Pine Tree State consider which banner to embrace.
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The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.
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Here are the endorsements of the Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram editorial board.
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The former president visited the city to make a final push in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she vies for the presidency.
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Maine students have predicted the winner of every presidential election since 2008.
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Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state's tradition of small local government.
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While 60% of Mainers said they were confident that votes will be accurately tallied, 35% said they disagreed.
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Unity does exist in this aptly named town – everyone avoids talking politics
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Residents of politically divided Hampden tread carefully with their neighbors
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Residents of ‘very purple’ Berwick just try to get along
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Harris appears on ‘SNL’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
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Trump muses about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House
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Harris outraised Trump nearly 8-to-1 across Maine in September
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Gov. Janet Mills urges voters in Lewiston to ‘reject the politics of despair’
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Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday's debate.
Economic issues dominate 1st Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree spars with Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn over the causes of and solutions to the housing crisis.
Golden outraises Theriault, but outside groups are spending big for the challenger
A new poll shows that the high-stakes race in Maine's 2nd Congressional District is a dead heat as independent groups pour millions into ads focusing on gun rights and abortion.
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Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.
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Which party is in the majority could come down to a few hundred votes scattered across a dozen or so districts.
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Most of the spending is going into Senate races.
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Auburn lawmaker emerges as a force in Maine Republican politics
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Windham finds itself on the front line in battle for Maine Legislature
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These are the most expensive races for the Maine House and Senate
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Author Stephen King haunts Republicans with $430,000 in donations to local Democrats
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