Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite, betting that voter distrust of powerful institutions can help them shape the midterm debate.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Republicans got their preferred Paul LePage opponent, but Maine’s 2nd District race is far from over
State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy that former Gov. Paul LePage is facing him in November.
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How Maine Democrats plan to make abortion an issue for Susan Collins
As new ads from Democrats pounce on Collins’ remarks that she doesn’t regret confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood’s advocacy arm is endorsing Graham Platner.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins remains ‘very strong supporter of Israel’
Maine’s senior senator defended her support for the American Israel Public Action Committee, rejected blame for the end of national abortion rights and previewed her general election message against Democrat Graham Platner.
Posted inMaine, News
Aroostook County jury awards $23M in medical malpractice case
Robert Giordano is paralyzed from the chest down. According to his lawsuit, a radiologist missed signs of a spinal cord compression about a month before he was diagnosed.
Posted inElections, Fact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Does Maine require physical delivery of ballot records for a ranked-choice runoff? | Fact brief
The collection process can delay the results.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Explorers won’t let a little rain stop them from walking Augusta’s trail system | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on Bangor residents utilizing the Kennebec River Rail Trail on a rainy afternoon.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
11 Maine fairs to hit for summer fun
Fairs are scheduled this summer in Acton, Hiram, Monmouth, Topsham, Skowhegan, Union and Waterford, among others.
Posted inMaine, News
Land returned to Mi’kmaq Nation will double tribe’s territory
Nearly 3,400 acres have been returned to the Aroostook County-based tribe.
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4 takeaways from Maine’s ranked-choice runoffs
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles are their party’s nominees for governor. Ranked-choice voting continues to frustrate Republicans after this week’s process dragged on until 2 a.m. Friday.