This year’s semi-open presidential primary, which allowed unenrolled voters to cast partisan ballots for the first time, didn’t boost turnout at polling places across central Maine.
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Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture names new co-director
Ruth Estévez, an artist with years of experience organizing exhibitions and programs in multiple countries, will take over as one of the Madison-based school’s leaders next week.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
House backs bill to pledge Maine’s electoral votes to national popular winner
The bill would have Maine join a compact with other states to allocate Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote for president, even if its contrary to the wishes of local voters.
Posted inMaine, News
Press Herald partners with Frontline to investigate Lewiston mass shooting
The newsroom will undertake an accountability investigation into Maine’s deadliest mass shooting.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock voters approve $3.12 million in spending at annual town meeting
Though municipal spending is set to go up 10.1% over last year, the amount needed to be raised in property taxes to cover the municipal budget will likely go down about 10%, according to Town Manager Richard LaBelle.
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Patricia Collins, mother of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, dies at 96
The Aroostook County resident was mother to 6 children, including Maine’s senior senator.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Democrats launch push to pass gun safety bills in response to Lewiston shooting
Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Mills administration wants to roll back law expanding financial support for older Mainers
The governor’s administration wants to scale back legislation expanding access to the Medicare Savings Program, which helps many older residents cover health care costs.
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The Maine Cabin Masters head back to school for special project at Gardiner Area High School
The project, funded by a grant from the Maine Department of Education and built by the cast and crew of the popular Magnolia Network cable television series, was unveiled on Monday night’s episode.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Trump and Biden win Maine’s Super Tuesday primaries
Election clerks and Maine’s secretary of state reported low turnout as the state also rolled out a new semi-open primary system that allows unenrolled voters to participate in party primaries.