The party slams Republican Paul LePage over his 2018 veto of a bill to ban gay conversion therapy, as well as GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights in many states.
Election 2022
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Two Democrats vye for party nomination in Hallowell-area state representative race
Candidates Daniel Shagoury and Patrick Wynne, both of Hallowell, say their unique career experiences will help them serve Mainers.
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Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Retired teacher and local waitress compete for Farmingdale seat on RSU 2 school board
Megan Elliott and Deb Large vie to represent town on Regional School Unit 2 board.
Posted inCommunity News, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Three candidates contend for state Senate District 16 Republican nomination
Appearing on the primary ballot Tuesday, June 14, will be Mark Andre, Kevin Kitchin and Mike Perkins, who are looking to represent a district that encompasses the greater Waterville region.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Benton residents to vote on select board vacancy, tax ordinance changes
A former member of the Board of Select Persons, Robin Cyr, will be the only name on the ballot when residents go to the polls Tuesday, June 14, to fill a vacancy on the board.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Opponent concedes to Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary
Friday’s development sets up a general election between Oz, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Democrat John Fetterman in what is expected to be one of the nation’s premier Senate contests.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pennsylvania Republicans opposed counting undated ballots, until now
When Philadelphia’s election board prepared to count ballots last year that were mailed-in without the voter’s handwritten date, Republicans threatened impeachment.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Smith, Tuminaro face off in Republican primary for House District 62
Katrina Smith of Palermo and Jennifer Tuminaro of China are vying for the GOP nod in a district that includes China, Hibberts Gore, Palermo, Somerville and Windsor.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Supreme Court order could affect Pennsylvania Senate primary count
The temporary order could affect the tight Republican Senate primary between former hedge fund CEO David McCormick and celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: President Biden and Gov. Mills don’t control gas prices
Voters should not believe Republicans who want to exploit geopolitical crises for political gain.