Progress has been made, with more to do, as institutions work to remove obstacles that on Oct. 25 and the following days led to confusion, anxiety and additional ‘trauma.’
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?
Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors
On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory
Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Developer chosen to turn former Augusta police station site into affordable housing
Developers Collaborative proposal to create around 100 units of affordable housing would include a mix of senior and family housing, and may include child care.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump will spend every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice
The Republican nominee will campaign in Gastonia, west of Charlotte, and Greensboro on Saturday, with a stop in Salem, Virginia, in between.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris slams House speaker for suggesting Republicans would likely try to cut semiconductor aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson walked back his comments on the cutting semiconductor subsidies, saying he only meant that Republicans would ‘streamline’ the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to get over $37.5 million in low-income home energy assistance funds
More than 45,000 Maine households will receive assistance with energy bills and repairs through the federal program, according to Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics on Capitol Hill – or faces a divided Congress.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine
But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.