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Published
October 26, 2024

The new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your vote

Online influencers who usually traffic in makeup, crocheting or parenting are earning thousands of dollars for a single TikTok or Instagram post on behalf of groups backing Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump.
Published
October 15, 2024

Harris slams Trump as ‘unhinged’ as they trade attacks in Pennsylvania

Trying out a new tactic in Western Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris ordered her aides to roll the tape on giant jumbotron screens to show clips of Donald Trump making inflammatory statements and threats.
Published
October 14, 2024

Trump’s town hall in Philly suburbs turns into playlist party

After back-to-back medical emergencies, Trump said, 'Let's not do any more questions. Let's just listen to music.'
Published
October 14, 2024

10 weeks ago he declared Maduro won Venezuela’s election. He’s been missing since

If Elvis Amoroso were to appear in public and confess that he lied, it would have devastating consequences for Maduro, observers say.
Published
October 13, 2024

Sam Patten: Existing in the gray area of politics and life

While Sam Patten navigates the in-between — of politics, career and finding what he describes as the ending to his life story — he said that his experience can help people can look at the bigger picture of American and global politics, especially when political change is on the horizon.

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Published
October 9, 2024

Portland City Council District 2 candidates focus on housing, homelessness

The seat is currently held by Victoria Pelletier, who is not running for a second term. All but one of the five candidates have never held public office.
Published
September 25, 2024

Portland educator, politician hired as Maine’s first green schools director

Former University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings began work this week promoting sustainability in the state's schools.
Published
September 23, 2024

Cheryl Hines spends birthday in Milan sans husband RFK Jr. or ring

Her spouse allegedly had a 'personal relationship' with a New York magazine reporter.
Published
September 22, 2024

For some parents, surging child care costs could determine how they vote

Parents struggle with access to child care, and once they find it, with how to pay for it.
Published
September 22, 2024

In a new memoir, conservative Sam Patten details the ‘Dangerous Company’ he keeps

Patten's adventures - and misadventures - took him from Kazakhstan to Ukraine, from Nigeria to Iraq. His legal troubles didn't lessen his self-confidence.