Several state delegations met late Monday to confirm their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, including Maine. By Monday night, Harris had the support of at least 2,579 delegates, according to the AP tally of delegates.
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Calls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris on ‘SNL’ are flooding social media
Maya Rudolph played Vice President Kamala Harris several times as a guest on ‘SNL’ in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
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Democrats plan to hold virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favored
The party says the virtual roll call will potentially feature multiple rounds of voting on nominees.
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Jay promotes corporal to police chief and names officer to fill RSU 73 school resource position
Cpl. Joseph Sage of Jay is currently the Regional School Unit 73 school resource officer. He has been in law enforcement for more than 20 years, starting out in Livermore Falls.
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Biden’s decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future
Voters nationwide reacted with relief and hope to news that President Biden would drop his reelection bid.
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Bernie Sanders to rally in Portland Saturday for ‘aggressive progressive agenda’
Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Five people displaced after cooking fire in Farmington
The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and helped firefighters keep the cooking fire contained to kitchen.
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A grant program offers Maine caregivers something hard to come by: a break
Respite for ME, a 2-year pilot program that launched in 2022, offers up to $5,171 to those providing care for a loved one at home.
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Three people taken to hospital after motorcycle, SUV crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Tom Sing, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, received a serious leg injury and a possible head injury after his motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV driven by Rodene Withee, 77, of Madison, Police Chief Mark Lopez said.
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Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.