Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is using GoFundMe to rally its donor network around the survivors of his July assassination attempt and Hurricane Helene’s destruction.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Kamala Harris will sit down with Bret Baier for her first Fox News interview
It will be her first sit down with the network, and her first interview with a news outlet outside of her ideological comfort zone since becoming the Democratic nominee.
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Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Two incumbents, two newcomers running for Gardiner City Council
Incumbent Kathy Brown is not running again, meaning the Gardiner City Council will have at least one new member.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
In U.S. Senate race, 3 challengers look to dethrone King
Sen. Angus King, a two-term independent, turned 80 this year, but his popularity among Maine voters hasn’t waned, and his challengers are untested politically.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Author Stephen King haunts Republicans with $430,000 in donations to Maine Democrats
The Maine-born author tops a list of well-known donors, including far-right financier Leonard Leo, who are using their wealth to try to help their preferred political parties win control of the Maine Legislature.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Trump’s rally in Southern California
The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, police said.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Pingree faces two challengers in Maine’s 1st District race
Republican Ronald Russell and unenrolled candidate Ethan Alcorn are campaigning to unseat Rep. Chellie Pingree as the Democratic incumbent seeks a ninth term.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll
For some voters, one candidate may appear in a better light simply because they dislike the alternative.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Three candidates run for two spots on Augusta Board of Education
Augusta residents will vote for candidates for two at-large seats in the Nov. 5 election .
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Watch: Police report filed after Gardiner school board candidate confronts students
School board candidate Michelle Tucker prompted a police report after speaking with three students after the September board meeting.