Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.
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Socialists seek official party status in Maine
The Socialist Party of Maine will need to enroll at least 5,000 voters in the party by January 2020 to become recognized as an official political party.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Climate change demands a lifestyle change
Humankind must make enormous sacrifices to fight the crisis, from traveling less to forgoing food made from animals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress about to pass $867 billion farm bill. Here is what’s in it, and what’s not.
No cuts to food stamps or farm conservation programs are included, but the legislation would legalize hemp, expand farm subsidies amid trade wars and provide permanent funding for farmers markets and local food programs.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
With 2nd District recount set to start, judge says he’ll rule soon on ranked-choice challenge
Lance Walker, who heard opposing arguments Wednesday by the state and the Poliquin campaign, must decide whether Maine’s voter-approved election system is constitutional.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To restore civility, listen to those who have views different from yours
That can be done at local Make Shift Coffee House sessions, where people with opposing politics gather to learn from each other, civilly and respectfully.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Uncounted ballots become flashpoint in disputed 2nd District race between Poliquin, Golden
More than 6,000 votes were not included in the Nov. 15 ranked-choice runoff because of a machine scanning glitch, but their eventual inclusion didn’t change the final result.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House to release climate change report amid frenzy of Black Friday
Environmental groups blast the timing, saying the goal is to bury scientists’ findings.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Candidates for Maine attorney general campaign behind the scenes
Unlike in most states, where voters elect a candidate, Maine’s attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state are chosen by the 186 members of the Legislature.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
Despite criticism, Melania Trump sticks to anti-bully pulpit
The first lady urges an online-safety conference to draw motivation from ‘negative words’ directed at them.