Voters at polling stations sounded off Tuesday on the Democratic presidential primary and Question 1.
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High turnout leads to shortage of Democratic primary ballots at some polling places
Tuesday marked the first time in 20 years that Mainers used a primary system to express their presidential preference, and in some polling places voters had to use photocopied ballots, which must be hand-counted and will delay the election results.
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Bill aimed at lifting shroud of secrecy covering police surveillance advances
Rep. Charlotte Warren introduced the measure after the Maine Sunday Telegram reported that state police are using a provision in Maine law to conceal whether they are using technologies capable of mass surveillance of citizens.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Trump lobs fresh barbs at Democrats during stadium rally
The coronavirus threat fails to deter fans from attending the Charlotte event – and sharing buckets of popcorn.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Adult-use cannabis delivery gets a boost from lawmakers
A legislative committee votes to give the state the power to create a recreational marijuana delivery license.
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Biden gets backing of former Democratic rivals on eve of Super Tuesday
The party’s moderate wing is scrambling to boost the former vice president amid concerns that Bernie Sanders is poised to seize a significant delegate lead.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democratic choices dwindle, but Maine voters’ absentee ballots still count
Seven of the 12 Democrats have dropped out since Maine printed its presidential primary ballot, and anyone who voted by absentee ballot will not get a second shot at voting.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill would nearly double Maine’s governor’s pay, from $70,000 to $135,000
The legislation that went before the State and Local Government Committee on Monday also would boost pay and reimbursements for state lawmakers and judges, who, like the governor, are the lowest paid in the nation.
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Rep. Pingree tries to delay opening of ICE facility in Scarborough
The congresswoman representing Maine’s 1st District asks the Trump administration to let the community weigh in on the plan.
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Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign
The Minnesota senator says she plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden.