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politics

Published
May 23, 2024

Stories from Maine: Brunswick’s forgotten governor
Published
April 26, 2024

Gordon L. Weil: Big issues to settle before we vote
Published
April 21, 2024

Bedside table: As the presidential election looms, ‘A memoir and a Warning’

Book recommendations from readers.
Published
April 19, 2024

Two mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17

The June 2 national elections are shaping up to be the country’s most violent on record.
Published
April 3, 2024

Nebraska may cease using Maine’s system to allocate electoral votes

Trump follows governor's lead and calls for Midwestern state to return to winner-take-all system for presidential elections.

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Published
March 22, 2024

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

The House is scheduled to leave town for a 2-week spring recess at the end of Friday’s session. It’s doubtful any vote on removing Johnson would be imminent.
Published
March 19, 2024

Midcoast artist fills State House halls with paintings of women leaders

Artist Jerri Whitman noticed that women lacked representation on the walls of the Maine State House in Augusta, so she created a collection of paintings to make sure their history was not lost.
Published
March 12, 2024

Waterville man charged by FBI over online threats to kill President Biden, immigrants

Benjamin Brown was arrested Monday on a warrant charging transmitting a threatening interstate communication and his Spring Street apartment was searched, according to a U.S. District Court official.
Published
March 11, 2024

Biden effigy beaten, kicked at Kansas county Republican event, drawing outrage

The event, promoted by a county Republican organization, comes amid increased fears over violence against public officials and civil servants.
Published
March 8, 2024

George Santos announces another run for New York House seat

The indicted former congressman plans to run against Nick LaLota for New York’s 1st District.