SCARBOROUGH — Two challengers and an incumbent are vying for two seats on the Scarborough Board of Education. Board Chairwoman Leanne Kazilionis is running for re-election against challengers John David Dittmer and Mary Shannon Lindstrom. Board member Hillory Durgin did not submit nomination papers for re-election. All three candidates stressed the need to continue work […]
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Record avalanche of early votes nationwide transforms election
There have been extraordinary lines and hourslong wait times in Georgia, Texas and North Carolina as they’ve opened in-person early voting.
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Saco moves polling location to bigger space at Thornton Academy
The move from the community center will allow the city to meet requirements for social distancing and provide more parking for voters.
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Biden outraises Trump – $383 million to $248 million – in September
The president’s financial disadvantage was once unthinkable – incumbent presidents traditionally vastly outraise their rivals – and poses a stark challenge to his re-election prospects.
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How do I fill out my ranked-choice ballot?
Here’s what you need to know about ranked-choice voting, which only Maine will use in the presidential election.
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Bailey, Pendleton compete to represent Saco area in Maine Senate
Donna Bailey and Craig Pendleton are looking to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Justin Chenette.
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What is the hotly contested Green New Deal for Portland? Here’s the proposal
Despite its name, the question on Portland’s ballot is unrelated to the national Green New Deal reform package pushed by progressive leaders such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
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Gideon raked in $39 million for Senate race in last 3 months
The Democratic candidate raised nearly five times as much as the $8 million contributed to Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Collins, Gideon clash over Trump, health care in heated debate
It was the third debate for Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Democrat Sara Gideon, and independents Max Linn and Lisa Savage in Maine’s closely watched Senate race.
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Experienced legislator challenges incumbent in Senate District 32 race
Three-term Sen. Susan Deschambault and former state Rep. Robert Daigle are running to represent the district that includes Biddeford and 5 surrounding towns.