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Democrats nominate Shenna Bellows as Maine’s next secretary of state

by Scott Thistle December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

The state senator from Manchester will be the first woman to hold the office if elected Wednesday by the full Legislature, where Democrats hold a majority.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session

by Scott Thistle November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.

Elections, Local Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most

by Scott Thistle November 30, 2020November 29, 2020

Maine’s outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Sen. Hamper: The formula for rebuilding Maine’s economy is bipartisan

by James Hamper Special to the Press Herald November 28, 2020November 30, 2020

A Democratic governor realized that cutting taxes, controlling spending and growing jobs was a winning plan, but it took a Republican governor and Legislature to carry it out.

Maine, News, Politics

Matthew Dunlap says he’s running to be the next state auditor

by Scott Thistle November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

The outgoing secretary of state says he is campaigning for the position, which will be filled by the Legislature when it convenes Dec. 2.

Maine, News, Politics

Ethics commission to review records of Maine legislative ‘leadership PACs’

by Kevin Miller November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted ‘without any suggestion of impropriety,’ findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.