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PublishedJuly 14, 2021
Commentary: Cuban protesters risk their lives seeking the right to be
Thousands stand up to Miguel Diaz-Canel’s brutal brand of post-Castro communist dictatorship.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2021
Another View: Shocking assassination means U.S. must review its policy on Haiti
In the wake of the execution of President Jovenel Moïse, Washington must support democracy in that tortured nation.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2020
Nearly half of registered Mainers have voted, and absentee ballots keep pouring in
More than 477,000 absentee ballots had been received – by mail, drop box or in-person voting – as of Friday afternoon as a record number of Mainers use the process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2020
Maine’s high court rules absentee ballots must be received by Election Day
The court sided with Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap's office in rejecting a push to extend the deadline to count absentee ballots that arrive late.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
Biden, Gideon win mock elections in Maine schools
Democrats did well in the mock election exercise – a tradition in Maine schools – as students also chose incumbent Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden over their Republican challengers.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2020
Visually impaired voters sue state over lack of accessible absentee ballots
The 4 plaintiffs from communities around Maine requested electronic ballots to vote absentee but were denied.
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PublishedMay 28, 2020
State warns owners to renew lapsed vehicle registrations
Most Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices will reopen for limited in-person business Monday, and the state said motorists must register vehicles by July 11 unless their town or city offices remain closed.
