The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year’s election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn’t follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
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Our View: It’s back to basics, back to Maine
Wherever you find yourself this election season, try to focus on common local goals.
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Opinion: Mainers agree: Dark money has no place in politics
Maine is worth protecting, and America is still an idea worth fighting for.
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Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader
Meanwhile, Rep. Katrina Smith, R-Palmero, has been elected to serve as the assistant minority leader, replacing Rep. Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester.
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How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race?
The bruising and expensive race for Maine’s 2nd District seat is headed to a ranked choice runoff in which a write-in candidate and blank ballots could play roles.
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Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
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Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate
She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.
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New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
On the campaign, Wiles was able to do what few others have been able to: help control Trump’s impulses — not by chiding or lecturing, but by earning his respect and showing him he was better off when he followed her advice.