Besides helping elect a president today, the state is voting on two congressional seats, the makeup of the Legislature, six ballot questions, and local races and issues.
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What happens if disputed presidential election goes to 8-member Supreme Court?
‘Bush v.Gore with a twist’ or ‘nightmare scenario’ say legal scholars.
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At Bates College, students feel the heat of presidential campaign
A class on campaign rhetoric puts them in front of cameras as politicians, just as the real U.S. election reaches a high level of incivility.
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How Maine became a source of ‘crime guns’ in other states
Question 3: Initiative’s advocates say a lack of background checks on private sales fuels illicit trafficking.
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Biddeford voters to consider 19 charter changes
The changes will appear on the ballot as individual referendum questions.
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Two longtime residents running for Old Orchard Beach school board
Current board chairwoman Carol Marcotte faces a challenge from political newcomer Randy Hirst.
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Two challenge suspended probate judge in York County
Attorneys Bryan Chabot of Wells and Bernard Broder of Old Orchard Beach say they want to restore dignity and respect to the busy court.
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Rep. Denise Harlow running unopposed in House District 36
She is seeking her fourth term in the Legislature.
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Maine Democrats making far bigger gains than rivals in registering voters
The party’s total is up 16,000, compared with 4,000 added to Republican ranks, as Maine registrations break a record with nearly three weeks still to go before the election.