Judge Nancy Torresen refuses to grant an injunction sought by supporters of Linn, who now says he’ll challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
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Some voters to decide whether to join regional school service centers
Districts will receive extra state funding if they agree to consolidate administration and services under the LePage administration initiative.
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Republicans square off in final TV debate before Tuesday’s primary
While the four agreed on core conservative issues they also found ways to disagree, especially on how to confront Maine’s opioid crisis.
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Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence lends support to ranked-choice voting
The actress has made an ad reminding Mainers that the issue is back on the ballot Tuesday and urging them to vote to keep it.
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Maine primary results could be delayed at least 6 days while ranked-choice votes are counted
The Secretary of State’s Office says ballot tabulations on ranked-choice voting from June 12 won’t begin until June 15 because towns have three days to send their election results to Augusta.
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Three Democrats compete in primary for Cumberland County district attorney
The candidates say they will reform the criminal justice system, focusing on changes to bail and proposing specialty courts.
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National women’s group goes after Cote in bid to elect Mills in Democratic primary
The $300,000 contribution to another PAC by EMILY’S List is the largest example of spending by outside groups that hope to influence Maine’s primary races for governor.
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Mills, Cote clash over guns in final Democratic debate
The seven Democratic candidates for Maine governor take part in a televised event one week before the party primary.
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SAD 75 residents to vote June 12 on $37.9 million education budget
The budget represents an increase of $538,438 – or 1.4 percent – from the current budget.
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RSU 5 spending plan has increase of 2.3%
The district consisting of Freeport, Pownal and Durham will get more state aid in 2019.