Election 2016 Archives - Centralmaine.com

For Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, no talk about Trump

by ERICA WERNER and ANDREW TAYLOR October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

The Senate majority leader, with his eye on congressional races, is refusing to discuss his party’s presidential nominee.

Local & State, News, Politics

Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank predicts decisive victory for Clinton

by Dennis Hoey October 25, 2016

The former Massachusetts congressman also believes a Clinton victory will put the Republican Party on a more ‘mainstream’ path.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Biddeford voters to consider 19 charter changes

by Gillian Graham October 25, 2016

The changes will appear on the ballot as individual referendum questions.

Local & State, Local Elections, Politics

Two longtime residents running for Old Orchard Beach school board

by Gillian Graham October 25, 2016

Current board chairwoman Carol Marcotte faces a challenge from political newcomer Randy Hirst.

Local & State, News

Waterville sets absentee voting rules, Election Day hours

by Amy Calder October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

The deadline for most people wanting to vote absentee in Waterville in the election is Thursday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m., according to City Clerk Patti Dubois.

Local & State, News, Politics

3 seek to be new Kennebec probate judge

by Betty Adams October 25, 2016October 26, 2016

Probate courts handle disputed estates of deceased people, adoptions, guardianships and conservatorships of disabled adults, and custody of children whose parents can’t care for them.

Nation & World, Politics

Analysis: Trump confused about Obamacare

by PHILIP BUMP October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

The candidate at first says his employees are having trouble using the government program, then acknowledges that most employees get coverage through his companies, as required by law.

Local & State, News, Politics

Former representative, former businessman vying for House District 113 seat

by Lauren Abbate October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

Republican three-term former District 89 Rep. Lance Harvell, of Farmington, is running against the former owner of Shiretown Insurance, Scott Landry, a Farmington Democrat, in House District 113.