Question 3: Initiative’s advocates say a lack of background checks on private sales fuels illicit trafficking.
Election 2016
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In post-fact society, emotions and ideology increasingly squelch scientific evidence
The candidates in next week’s election offer stark differences on turning back climate change.
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Massachusetts governor uses clout on charter school issue
Gov. Charlie Baker is also tapping his popularity to fight legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Kennebec sheriff’s race between two experienced officers
Democrat Ryan Reardon faces independent Ken Mason for the top policing job in Kennebec County.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Some central Maine tipped workers fear losing tips under Question 4
A local economist said restaurant workers probably would benefit from the increase to their minimum wage, but expressed some concern about whether such a large increase will result in a loss of jobs.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine officials assure workings in place for smooth election
The process includes experts manning phones to handle questions and potential issues.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Sen. Cathy Breen challenged by former lawmaker ‘Bart’ Ladd in Senate District 25
Ladd, a pilot and former Georgia legislator is challenging Breen who won a narrow victory in district two years ago.
Posted inPolitics
Poll: Most think Clinton’s email server broke law
But the results also show many voters are more concerned about groping accusations against Donald Trump.
Posted inPolitics
Clinton campaign calls on FBI director to provide more details of new email review
Chairman John Podesta says the director ‘owes it to the American’ people to provide full details
Posted inPolitics
Anthony Weiner and Clinton aide Huma Abedin: Former political power couple
A quick look at the couple behind the latest Clinton email investigation.