The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
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Mills signs executive order to support absentee voting, protect polling places from COVID-19
The order gives clerks more time to process absentee ballots, limits the number of people in a polling place to 50 and requires municipalities to promote distancing among voters and poll workers.
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Maine agrees to improve absentee ballot access for visually impaired
Several voters sued the state saying they were deprived of the right to vote during the primary elections without going to a polling place and risking their health.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro will not seek reelection after 6 years in office
At the Waterville Republican Committee caucus Monday, no one was chosen to run for mayor against Democratic nominee Jay Coelho, a former city councilor.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Party affiliation in local, state elections needs to end
I don’t generally send letters in response to letters. However, the sentiments expressed by Newell Augur (July 2) bear reiteration. I couldn’t agree more with his assessments of the recent partisan landscape around local elections. It is almost tragic that political affiliation or loyalty would be seen as indicative of any candidate’s suitability for serving […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco residents to vote on town budget July 28
CASCO — Residents will vote on the town meeting warrant Tuesday, July 28. The $4,088,174 town budget is a 2.7% increase from last year’s $3.98 million budget. There is no information available on how the budget increase will affect the tax rate. The current tax rate is $15.40 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The […]
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Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband
Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Carlow to face Durrell in November for House 16 seat
Lindsey Atkinson wins the Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham voters easily pass $42.7M school budget
The School Committee chairman thanks the community for its support “as we look to a challenging year ahead” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine voters get mixed messages on mail-in ballot postage
Amid a rapid switch to absentee voting, many Mainers aren’t sure how much postage is required to mail in their votes – and aren’t getting good answers.