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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
AuCoin requests ballot inspection, recount after two-vote loss in Hallowell mayoral race
City Clerk Diane Polky said candidates Maureen AuCoin and George Lapointe, along with a representative of each, will inspect the 1,792 ballots this Friday. The ballots are to be recounted Friday, Nov. 20.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
After Biden win, Mitch McConnell says it’s OK for Trump to fight election outcome
The Republican Senate leader says the process will play out and ‘reach its conclusion.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
To meet safely during pandemic, new Legislature eyes Augusta Civic Center
The upcoming session is expected to begin at the 49,000-square foot civic center, where members of Maine’s 130th Legislature will be sworn in – socially distanced.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Collins congratulates Biden but says Trump should have a chance to challenge results
Maine’s Republican senator urged patience, but also said the former vice president ‘should be given every opportunity’ to govern come January.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump fires defense chief Esper, could use final days to settle scores, pardon allies
Trump’s final 2 months in office could see a whirlwind of recrimination, executive action and efforts to make governing more difficult for President-elect Joe Biden.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden eyes Washington veterans for key administration posts
The names represent the president-elect’s effort to fill his government with more seasoned professionals.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests including Ben Carson test positive
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is among the latest administration officials to contract the virus.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden cheers vaccine progress, names virus task force members
President-elect Joe Biden cautions that Americans need to be aggressive about mask wearing and social distancing as infections continue to surge around the country.