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Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Election site in Madison changed to Old Point Avenue school
After the July primaries, the town manager said that the longtime location at the Town Office and Fire Department makes it difficult to abide by CDC guidelines, so the location has been changed.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden makes big push in Ohio, once seen as long shot for him
Joe Biden is attempting to expand the battleground map and keep President Trump on the defensive in a state thought to be out of reach after veering right in the presidential race 4 years ago.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Veteran legislator faces challenge from political newcomer in Augusta House District 85
Democrat state Rep. Donna Doore and challenger Bill Clardy are seeking a spot in the state House of Representatives.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Barr broke elections law, ethics groups say in call to impeach
A bipartisan group of lawyers from the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics said Barr has used the department to further President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2020, Politics
As Election Day nears, Taylor Swift and A-list artists finally rally behind Biden
In the home stretch of the campaign, A-list artists like Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift have come around to full-throated endorsements of Biden.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Portland voters asked to strengthen facial surveillance ban
Question B on the city ballot would add enforcement provisions – including a private right of action for people to sue the city – to an existing prohibition on city employees using facial recognition technology.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Turner challenges Fecteau in House District 86
Incumbent Republican Justin Fecteau, a teacher and Augusta business owner, is being challenged for his seat by developer Adam Turner, a Democrat.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed a resolution condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
In seeking 7th House term, Chellie Pingree sees work left to do
If re-elected next month, she says she will continue to work on the issues that are at the top of her priority lists, including local agriculture, nutrition, climate change, health care and support for veterans.