Elections

Pine Tree Power referendum defeated 10:05 p.m.: A proposal to replace Maine’s two utilities with a publicly owned power company was soundly rejected Tuesday by Maine voters. With 36% of the vote counted, support for Question 3, to buy the assets of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, was garnering about 29% of votes statewide. […]

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn

Republicans criticize Jared Golden for reversing his stance on assault weapons

by Steve Collins October 27, 2023October 28, 2023

Congressional challengers say the Democratic lawmaker should not have played ‘politics’ by supporting assault weapons ban

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive

by JILL COLVIN October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, is leading every one of his rivals by at least 40 points in national polls and ended September with $37.5 million on hand.

Election 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Augusta council candidates debate homelessness, economic development

by Keith Edwards October 6, 2023October 7, 2023

Two contested races for Augusta City Council are on the Nov. 7 ballot.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Seven Republican presidential candidates qualify for 2nd debate Wednesday night

by MEG KINNARD September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is skipping his second straight debate, this time opting to meet with union workers in Michigan.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics

Former NASCAR driver seeks to unseat Jared Golden

by Steve Collins September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Austin Theriault of Fort Kent enters 2nd Congressional District race, adding to the growing field of Republicans looking to challenge the three-term incumbent.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Western Maine lawmaker leaps into congressional race

by Steve Collins September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

Mike Soboleski is the second Republican to challenge Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat.

Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel

Waterville city councilor faces challenge from Planning Board member in mayoral race

by Amy Calder September 11, 2023September 12, 2023

Matthew S. Boulerice, a member of the Waterville Planning Board, plans to run with no party affiliation against City Councilor Michael J. Morris, a Democrat, for the mayor’s seat.