Lara Trump leads a busload of women campaigning for her father-in-law in an event at a beachside restaurant.
Election 2020
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Biden unveils caregiver plan, says Trump ‘quit’ on country
The Democratic presidential candidate promises to spend $775 billion over 10 years to increase tax credits for low-income families, bolster care-giving services for seniors and provide preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
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Freeport brewery cancels Trump campaign event, saying it was misled
The owners of Stars and Stripes Brewery say they did not know an event scheduled at their business Wednesday was for the president’s reelection campaign.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his first political rally
West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Absentee voting smooth in Maine, but big test is November
The state’s July 14 primary shattered previous records for absentee ballot use in a primary.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Yard signs show Collins’ challenge
It will be hard to win statewide with the Republican message of ‘God, life and guns.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Why this Democrat supports Susan Collins
The senator’s work ethic and commitment to bipartisanship make her the best representative for Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Max Linn cleared for U.S. Senate race after challenge is withdrawn
Former Republican state Sen. Mary Small had challenged the independent candidate’s nominating petitions, but dropped the challenge Friday.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine
Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.
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Biden endorses Gideon in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The former vice president and current presidential candidate served for years in the Senate with Republican Sen. Susan Collins.