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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Residents of politically divided Hampden tread carefully with their neighbors
The suburb of Bangor is known for its good schools and quieter pace of life, but its demographics have been changing in recent years, bringing with it a tension that lives mostly beneath the surface.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News
With an eye on House majority, Democrats mull ways to ‘fix Congress’
With Election Day nearing and the Democrats within a few seats of the majority, some see a chance to try to fix what’s broken by taking up a reform push they started after winning the majority six years ago – but clearly never finished.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes
It was the second time in a week that one of his events was interrupted.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Christian nationalists say Harris is influenced by demons
The word ‘Jezebel’ was used during slavery and throughout U.S. history to describe Black women, casting them as overtly sexual and untrustworthy.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Politics
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Sen. King criticizes Trump for Jan. 6 comments
The independent says the Republican candidate’s characterization of the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol as ‘love and peace’ are inaccurate. Sen. Susan Collins recalls the chaos and tumult of that day nearly 4 years ago.
Posted inElection 2024
House District 73: Mike Soboleski, R-Phillips
House District 73 comprises Adamstown Township, Alder Stream Township, Andover, Andover North Surplus Township, Attean Township, Bowtown Township, Carrabassett Valley, Carrying Place Township, Coburn Gore Township, Coplin Plantation, Dallas Plantation, Dead River Township, Dennistown Plantation, East Central Franklin, Eustis, Freeman Township, Gilead, Highland Plantation, Holeb Township, Jackman, Jim Pond Township, Kingfield, Lang Township, Lincoln Plantation, Lower Cupsuptic Township, Lynchtown Township, Madrid Township, Magalloway Township, Moose River, Newry, North Franklin, North Oxford, Northwest Somerset, Phillips, Pierce Pond Township, Rangeley, Rangeley Plantation, Raytown Township, Richardsontown Township, Riley Township, Salem Township, Sandy River Plantation, Spring Lake Township, The Forks Plantation, Upper Enchanted Township, Upton, West Central Franklin, West Forks Plantation and Wyman Township
Posted inElection 2024, News
Rangeley voters to consider ordinances for alternative energy systems, amendments to vendor’s licensing
Polling hours Nov. 5 are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town office.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Economic issues dominate 1st Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree spars with Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn over the causes of and solutions to the housing crisis.