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Nation & World, Politics

Biden: ‘Legitimate’ for voters to weigh age as he nears 80

by AAMER MADHANI Associated Press October 23, 2022October 23, 2022

Biden has repeatedly said it is his intention to seek reelection.

Nation & World, Politics

Cheney: Jan. 6 panel won’t take live TV testimony from Trump

by HOPE YEN Associated Press October 23, 2022October 23, 2022

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack is indicating it won’t consider letting Donald Trump testify live on television about the direct role that congressional investigators says he played in trying to overturn the 2020 election.

Election 2022, Maine, New England, News, Politics

Outsider Sam Hunkler embraces an alternative way to run for office

by Colin Woodard October 23, 2022October 23, 2022

Can a retired doctor from Down East get elected Maine governor without money, staff, political experience or a platform? The independent candidate intends to find out.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics

In a city of divided loyalties, Lewiston voters cite economy and abortion as top concerns

by Randy Billings October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Both Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage have carried the city on their previous paths to the Blaine House.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after election ruling

by MEG KINNARD Associated Press October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

The legal move is the latest in Graham’s ongoing fight to prevent his testimony in a case that has ensnared allies and associates of the former president.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as U.K. leader

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Liz Truss quit on Thursday after a turbulent 45 days, conceding that she could not deliver on her tax-cutting economic package

Election 2022, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Big changes afoot in Fairfield-area school district as residents consider plan for $47 million elementary school

by Kaitlyn Budion October 21, 2022October 26, 2022

The state would pick up nearly all of the tab for the project, which would lead to the closure of three schools as the district moves to consolidate grades.

Election 2022, Politics

Poll: Economic issues top Maine voter concerns, abortion ranks lower

by Randy Billings October 21, 2022October 23, 2022

The Pan Atlantic Research of Portland poll released Thursday suggests that voters are not blaming high prices and taxes on incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, who held a 10 percentage-point lead among poll respondents over former two-term, Republican Gov. Paul LePage.