The first major abortion case to come before the court since Brett Kavanaugh was seated has renewed criticism of Sen. Susan Collins’ vote to confirm him.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Senate hopeful says she has enough signatures to get on Maine ballot
Lisa Savage, who left the Maine Green Independent Party to make it easier for her to get on the November ballot, now has enough petition signatures, her campaigns says.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Opponents of CMP power line have enough signatures for referendum, secretary of state says
However, legal experts say the proposal is unprecedented and would challenge the independence of the Public Utilities Commission, probably prompting a legal battle.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
China Select Board race decided by one vote
Janet Preston received 415 votes to Christopher Hahn’s 414 and Kevin Rhoades’ 299 votes in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Congress strikes deal to restore low-income heating assistance funds
Maine’s congressional delegation criticized the proposed diversion of $37.4 million in LIHEAP funding to pay for the federal coronavirus response.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Biden edges Sanders in Maine amid heavy Democratic turnout
Although Maine had not had a presidential primary in 20 years, the turnout of roughly 60% of Democratic voters was higher than anyone anticipated and slowed the vote counting.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Analysis: Biden’s stunning turnabout remakes Democratic race
Joe Biden swept to victory in Democratic primary contests across the country on Super Tuesday, from New England to the Atlantic seaboard swing states, from the Upper Midwest to the Deep South.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Biden and Sanders in close primary battle as count goes into Wednesday
Turnout was heavy for Maine’s first presidential primary in 20 years, and with 78% of polling places counted, Biden leads Sanders by about 1,350 votes.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
‘No’ vote – to keep state’s new vaccine law – wins by overwhelming margin
The proposal to overturn Maine’s new childhood vaccination requirement was losing badly as the tally mounted, with 74% of voters rejecting the ‘people’s veto’ effort.