Incumbent Sheriff Joel Merry and his deputy, Sgt. Aaron Skolfield, have faced criticism for the department’s failure to remove weapons from a Bowdoin man who later killed 18 people.
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Here are local polling times and locations by town in the central Maine area
All Maine polling locations will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
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Several states making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
Across the U.S., including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots and administer and certify November’s election.
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Year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Trump stalls
Explosive allegations raised by one of Trump’s co-defendants early this year have caused a delay and could even derail the prosecution.
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Central Maine Democrats pick new candidates for local legislative ballots, including Waterville-area Senate race
Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.
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Leaders across Europe and U.S. express relief, concern about the France’s election result
Relief, because the far-right National Rally didn’t come out as the strongest party – but also concern, because no political grouping has a majority in the National Assembly.
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Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
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Maine Democrats warn against a second Trump term at state party convention
Gov. Janet Mills said voters have a clear choice this fall between two candidates, and ‘one of them is a felon.’ The party also articulated its policy platform.
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Will Trump’s felony convictions affect the vote in Maine?
Even changing the minds of a small number of voters could make a difference in what’s expected to be a close race.