The survey of nearly 900 likely Maine voters, conducted between July 18-24, also shows high favorability ratings for Gov. Janet Mills and low favorability for President Trump.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Things to Do
Alice Limoges to perform Out the the Blue concert July 30
Out of the Blue Live Stream Series with Alice Limoges will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, from the stage of Blue, 650A Congress St. in Portland. Join the Facebook page of Blue for some live music and conversation with Alice! Born and raised on a mountain by the sea in coastal Maine, Limoges […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Girl, 4, and man injured in Dresden automobile accident
Police said a 2012 Mitsubishi driven by Kassandra Gammon, 27, of Augusta, hit a 2017 Nissan driven by Alan Hewitt, 30, of Wiscasset, on Cedar Grove Road.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
No cause yet determined in Auburn jail inmate’s death
Kawon Smith Walker, 22, of Auburn died in his cell Thursday night, jail officials said.
Posted inNation & World
Racial justice turns to Navy ships named for Confederate battles, segregationists
Recent media reports say Navy leaders privately have been discussing what to do about certain ships amid a broader Department of Defense review of names and symbols that honor those who fought to preserve slavery or uphold white supremacy.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans
One of the nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures
Posted inSports
Top golfers post low scores in first round of Maine Junior Championship
Armand Ouellette of Saco shoots a 5-under 66 to take the lead, with Topsham’s Caleb Manuel one stroke behind.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Ex-U.S. Senate candidate Eric Brakey heads to Texas for new job
The former Auburn state senator, who lost a congressional primary this month, is moving to Austin to raise money for a libertarian group.
Posted inNation & World
Source: U.S., Oregon in talks about pulling agents
Just a day earlier, the U.S. Marshals Service and Department of Homeland Security were debating whether to send in more personnel.
Posted inNation & World
Despite judge’s order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody
A deadline was set for this week by a judge who had described family detention centers as ‘on fire’ due to the threat of the coronavirus.