In elections Friday, Kevin Libby defeated Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Lorna Nichols, who had served three terms.
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Biden reelection bid faces resistance from some Democrats
Democrats across New Hampshire are upset with the Democratic president for trying to end the state’s status as home to the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.
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Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won’t challenge Trump in 2024
The move is a recognition that while many in the Republican party are considering ways to move on from the Trump era.
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Free community college program pulls students from UMaine System
A Maine lawmaker would expand upon the free tuition initiative to help prevent the enrollment declines at the state’s public universities from getting any worse.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Republicans hope 20-year-old spending cap helps cut Mills’ budget
If left unamended, a safety valve tied to Maine’s commitment to fund 55% of public education could chop almost half of Gov. Janet Mills’ $900 million proposal.
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Marianne Williamson opens long shot 2024 challenge to Biden
The onetime spiritual adviser to Oprah Winfrey will almost certainly provide only token primary opposition.
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Election conspiracy theories fuel distrust of voter fraud system
The Electronic Registration Information Center aims to help member states maintain accurate lists of registered voters.
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Kevin Libby elected to New Sharon select board
With a turnout of 116 voters, Kevin Libby takes the select board position over incumbent and Chairperson Lorna Nichols.
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Sen. Collins was lone Republican to oppose confirmation of Texas judge who’ll rule on abortion pill
But her critics point out that Matthew Kacsmaryk would likely be an obscure federal judge if the justices she voted to confirm to the Supreme Court had not helped to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Bill requiring drivers to remove snow and ice gains key support
Maine State Police, who opposed previous attempts, say the inclusion of a 48-hour grace period following a storm makes this legislation more reasonable to enforce.