King, an independent who was considered the strong favorite to win another term, built a commanding lead over Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello.
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Maine flag referendum fails; PAC limits pass
A measure to cap contributions to political action committees easily passed in Maine, and the remaining 3 bond questions all appeared poised to pass.
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How the Associated Press is able to declare winners in states just after polls close
The AP considers multiple factors and analyzes available data before determining whether a winner can be declared when polls close in a given state.
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High turnout leads to slow reporting of results in Maine
Potentially historic voter turnout led to several races that remained too close to call well into Wednesday.
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Tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Newport injures construction worker
The crash in the southbound lane of Interstate 95 remains under investigation by the Maine State Police.
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Bernie Marcus, Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95
There’s more than 2,000 stores around the U.S. and the company employs half a million people.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
‘Our democracy in action’: High turnout reported as voters across central Maine flock to polls
Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. ‘We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,’ said one official.
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Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls collecting hats and mittens for schoolchildren at town offices
After a successful sock drive last year in Livermore Falls, town representatives agreed to do a hat and mitten drive this year.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
See the latest election results across the nation as Americans cast their ballots
Control of the U.S. Senate, House and White House are on the line as voters cast their ballots.
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Central Maine Eats: BBQ, pho and more
Complete coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.