Monday evening’s debate featured Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives; Betsy Sweet, a lobbyist and political activist; and Saco attorney Bre Kidman.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine legislative leaders, including Gideon, linked to recipients of federal loans
The Paycheck Protection Program, criticized by Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon for helping special interests and large corporations, provided a forgivable loan of between $1 million and $2 million to her husband’s law firm.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Readfield voters to look at ending fee to use town beach
The annual Readfield Town Meeting, set for Tuesday, July 14, also includes budget proposals expected to result in a property tax decrease.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Republican congressional hopefuls seek changes in Social Security
The three contenders for Maine’s 2nd District say they worry about the future of the retirement program unless revisions are made.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats, Biden look to accelerate Southern political shift
Democratic victories would redefine policy fights over expanding health insurance access and overhauling criminal justice procedures, among other matters.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races
Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary
This election year voters can request absentee ballots up until Election Day.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gideon reports raising $8 million, more than double amount raised by Collins
Maine’s U.S. Senate contest is already the most expensive race in state history and is likely to draw tens of millions of dollars more before the November elections.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World, Politics
Appeals court lifts restraint against Trump book publisher
‘Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man’ is set to be published July 28.