The proposal mentions carbon capture technologies, describes easing out burning oil and aims to achieve a carbon-neutral power sector by 2035.
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In-person turnout light Tuesday, but huge absentee vote could delay results
A record number of absentee ballots were requested for the election, in which Maine voters chose candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature may return for special session
Legislative leaders are polling lawmakers to determine whether they want to hold a session this summer to address issues related to COVID-19.
Posted inElections, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Polls open Tuesday for in-person voting with precautions for coronavirus
The state has issued guidelines concerning social distancing, masks and keeping pens and surfaces clean that towns such as Waterville, Fairfield and China have used to keep voters safe.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Flurry of absentee voting continues right up to Maine’s unusual July primary
Town and city clerks have been inundated with absentee ballots, and some election officials still expect to see voters at the polls for a primary that was delayed from June by the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Judge seeks details on Trump decision to commute Roger Stone’s prison sentence
A federal judge is demanding more information about President Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of longtime ally Roger Stone
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
How Maine towns are implementing safe voting procedures
The layout of the polling places will look different this year due to social distancing measures.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
It’s Trump’s call on what the GOP convention will look like
After a venue change, spiking coronavirus cases and a sharp recession, Trump aides and allies are increasingly questioning whether it’s worth the trouble.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic battle to take on Collins heads to primary vote Tuesday
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, the clear favorite, faces two more progressive candidates: lobbyist Betsy Sweet and attorney Bre Kidman.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
Sources say the president feared it would make him look weak and shift focus to the health crisis rather than the economic recovery.