Republican congressional primary heats up in final days

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July 10, 2020

Republican congressional primary heats up in final days

Three candidates are vying in a potentially close race to see which of them will take on Jared Golden in November.
Published
July 9, 2020

Joe Biden proposes $700 billion ‘Buy American’ campaign

Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
Published
July 9, 2020

Republicans may move convention outdoors as Florida virus cases keep rising

Trump decided to move the convention to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, would not agree to a packed arena without distancing and masks.
Published
July 9, 2020

Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker

In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
Published
July 7, 2020

Trump increasingly turning to executive orders, more to come

The president is trying to position himself as a man of action on everything from foreign policy to racial justice in an election year.
Published
July 7, 2020

Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day

Because of a surge in mail-in ballots, results are likely to be delayed.
Published
July 6, 2020

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates face off in debate

Monday evening's debate featured Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives; Betsy Sweet, a lobbyist and political activist; and Saco attorney Bre Kidman.
Published
July 6, 2020

Republican congressional hopefuls seek changes in Social Security

The three contenders for Maine's 2nd District say they worry about the future of the retirement program unless revisions are made.
Published
July 6, 2020

Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race

Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Published
July 4, 2020

Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races

Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.