The 38-year-old will face 73-year-old incumbent Sen. Edward Markey in Massachusetts.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Warren’s momentum spurs new attacks from 2020 rivals
The Massachusetts senator is the new target for fellow Democrats in the party’s presidential race as she tries to catch front-runner Joe Biden.
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Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Clean elections advocates sue Portland over denial of referendum
Fair Elections Portland is asking a judge to declare the City Council violated their constitutional rights and to order the city to place the proposal on the November ballot.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine joins multistate lawsuit over auto emissions standards
The lawsuit argues the Trump administration has no authority to revoke a waiver allowing California to set tough tailpipe emission standards.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Crowd of 2,000 in Portland joins worldwide call for action at student-led ‘climate strike’
The rally and similar events in Maine and around the world are part of a movement led by young people decrying inaction on what they see as a crisis.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Trump picks Bruce Poliquin to head federal firm charged with recovering failed investments
The former Maine congressman tapped to lead the Board of Securities Investor Protection Corp. that has recovered billions over the years from failed Wall Street firms.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ends his campaign for president
DeBlasio’s exit further winnows the extensive Democratic field.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Council candidates tackle growth, homeless shelter in Portland forum
Five candidates are running for the open seat representing District 3 on the Portland City Council.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills names members of new Maine council on climate change
The 39-member panel will advise the state on meeting ambitious goals laid out by the governor and endorsed by the Legislature.
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Trump sues Manhattan DA who subpoenaed his tax returns
The president is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.