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For the sake of the country, get out and vote

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Letter

Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict

by JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Americans are making their choice between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 231,000 people and cost millions their jobs.

Things to Do

Cellist Wayne Smith to perform live streamed concert

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020

Wayne Smith will perform a live stream concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, via 240 Strings, 240strings.org. 240 Strings presents its season-opening streaming show featuring the cellist of the Portland Piano trio, who will be playing an enchanting program of Bach pieces. Smith has appeared with the New Jersey Chamber Music Society, the Ritz […]

Bicentennial

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 3

by Joseph Owen November 3, 2020November 2, 2020

Nov. 3, 2009: Maine voters overturn by referendum a law passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. John E. Baldacci that allows marriages of same-sex partners. The repeal question passes about 53 percent to 47 percent in an off-year election. Closer analysis reveals stark regional differences. A majority of voters in Cumberland, Hancock, Knox […]