Bowman, who says she is among the only openly transgender town managers in the nation, said heightened vitriol among constituents and town councilors prompted her sudden departure.
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Posted inEditorials, Election 2024, Opinion, Politics
View from Away: Trump shocked the system again with a resounding White House win
In the 236 years since ratification of the Constitution, 45 men have served as president of the United States. Come January, that number will remain the same, even though history was made on Tuesday night. Donald Trump, the Republican president elected in 2016, will return to the White House following a stunning victory over Democratic […]
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Posted inElection 2024, Politics
In red town of Oxford, Trump supporters celebrate
Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris 66% to 33% in the 2nd District town of Oxford, where voters said they supported the former president for his policies on immigration and the economy.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine
80% of Portland voters didn’t want Trump. Now many are scared, grieving and disgusted
The heavily Democratic city overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, a stark difference from the national picture and elsewhere in Maine. On Wednesday, many Portlanders felt a sense of grief for the country.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Harris allies blaming Biden for resounding loss to Trump
The president is set to deliver a Rose Garden address at 11 a.m. Thursday about the election.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
An APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation – issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield revises vote totals following discovery of uncounted absentee votes
At a public meeting Wednesday, the overlooked votes were tallied, and the results of voting for the municipal elections were unchanged.
Posted inElection 2024, News
Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine?
Based on his campaign rhetoric and his first 4 years in office, a second Trump term is likely to have broad impacts in Maine, from the state’s immigrant populations to renewable energy development.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Maine Crime
Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state
As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.