With 97 percent of Maine precincts reporting, the “Yes” vote is leading by less than one percent.
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Maine voters approve raising the minimum wage
The initiative to raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020 had a commanding 56 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the measure.
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Posted in2016 Election, Elections, Politics
Interactive map: state-by-state presidential election results
Live state-by-state results from the Associated Press.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Poliquin wins 2nd District rematch over Cain
The freshman Republican congressman pledged to work “non-stop” for Mainers in remarks early Wednesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Trump takes 1 of Maine’s 4 electoral votes, in a first for the state
Hillary Clinton wins the state, but Donald Trump wins in the 2nd Congressional District as Maine splits its electoral votes for the first time.
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Republicans control U.S. House for 2 more years with wins in key districts
With Donald Trump rousing opposition in many suburban and ethnically diverse districts, Democrats hoped to gain a dozen seats or more.
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Raymond fighter creating a buzz in local boxing circles
Casey Kramlich puts his unbeaten record on the line Saturday night at the Expo.
Posted inNation & World
Another competency exam ordered for Dylann Roof
The trial of the man accused of slaying 9 black church-goers may be delayed until 2017.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
One dead, 2 injured in shooting near Calif. voting site
The motive of the shooting was unknown and it was unclear if it had anything to do with the election.
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Republicans hold key seats to keep their majority in Senate
Democrats grab a Republican-held seat in Illinois, but face being in the minority in Congress for years to come.