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Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Fayette voters to consider funding for high-speed internet, Starling Hall renovations
In-person voting is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Fayette Central School at 2023 Main St.
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Posted inElection 2022
Complete list of polling locations across central Maine
Albion, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Besse Building, 22 Main St. Alna, 8 a.m., Fire Station, 1579 Alna Road Anson, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Town Office, 5 Kennebec St. Athens, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Somerset Academy, 26 Academy St. *Augusta, 7 a.m., Ward 1: Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St.. Augusta, 7 a.m., Ward 2: City Center, 16 Cony […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Pingree and Thelander meet in final 1st District TV candidate forum
The candidates for Maine’s 1st Congressional District make their case for being given the right to represent coastal and southern Maine.
Posted inMaine, Politics
U.S. Attorney’s Office rolls out plan to protect democracy on Election Day
U.S. attorney’s offices across the country, including Maine, are appointing staff to oversee Election Day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to voting officials and polling place staff, and election fraud.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Mayors warn that Paul LePage will hurt Maine cities if he wins governor’s race
Trio of Democrats say Gov. Janet Mills has helped fund municipalities since taking office, while LePage reduced their funding during his two terms.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year
He repeatedly lambastes Republicans nationwide who have pushed for restrictions on the procedure.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Spending by outside groups surges with 3 weeks left until election
An increase in spending means Maine residents should prepare for even more ads supporting or attacking the candidates for governor.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden kicks off student loan relief application season
The number of borrowers who applied during the testing period already amounts to more than one-fourth of the total number of applicants the administration had projected.