Early results show Joe Biden with a slim lead in a state that could give him enough electoral votes to win the White House.
2020
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Sports
Auburn’s Troy Barnies in limbo in Lithuania due to team’s COVID-19 outbreak
The Edward Little and University of Maine product is hoping his professional basketball team will return to action next week after half the team test positive for COVID-19.
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Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court hears same-sex foster parent case
The justices appear likely to side with a Catholic social services agency over its refusal to work with same-sex couples as foster parents.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Progressive wave sweeps through Portland election
Portland is a Democratic stronghold, but progressives have had trouble advancing their policies through the City Council. This time they took it straight to the voters and won.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mixed reactions to passage of rent control in Portland
A similar measure was soundly rejected 3 years ago, but on Tuesday 58% of voters supported the change. Still, critics say it won’t help affordable housing.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: ‘Bill Green’s Maine’ just took on a whole new meaning
The retired TV personality played a critical role in vaulting Sen. Susan Collins to her fifth term.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Kennebec County chooses Ken Mason for a second term as sheriff
Mason was challenged by Michael Sayers of Rome, a former deputy in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office who now works for the Oakland Police Department.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: Richmond man found dead in apartment with woman died by self-inflicted gunshot
State Police spokesperson Katy England said Dana Shulman, 49, shot himself and the circumstances around the death Robin Bowler, 47, are still being investigated.
Posted inElection 2020, News
Nichols reelected Franklin County sheriff, Brann and Harvell win commissioner seats
Heidi Jordan of Farmington is the new register of probate.
Posted inElection 2020, News
State looking into report of filled out ballot given to voter in Wilton
Al Paradis filed a complaint of voter fraud with the Secretary of State’s office.