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PublishedJanuary 22, 2021
Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns
There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2021
Congress affirms Biden’s presidential win following riot at U.S. Capitol
The tone of the debate turned somber and impassioned after the invasion, with a number of Republicans announcing they would stand aside and not object.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Bill Nemitz: Welcome to a day that will blemish U.S. history
Sen. Angus King warns that Trump loyalists in Congress threaten our very democracy. He's right.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2021
Maine lawmakers seek more than a dozen changes to state election laws
Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms that could change the way Maine votes, including modifications made in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Bill Nemitz: A quiet ceremony, propelled by a proud history
The gathering of Maine's four electors brought much-needed tranquility to a turbulent moment in history.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2020
Shenna Bellows sees new post as secretary of state as dream job at a critical time
The former state senator and executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine says her goals include increasing voter participation and protecting privacy.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine's four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most
Maine's outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2020
After second test, campaign volunteer was negative for COVID-19
A person working on a recount of ballots at the Portland Expo this week initially tested positive for the virus but a second test showed a negative result, city officials say.
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