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PublishedJuly 14, 2020
In-person turnout light Tuesday, but huge absentee vote could delay results
A record number of absentee ballots were requested for the election, in which Maine voters chose candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2020
Flurry of absentee voting continues right up to Maine’s unusual July primary
Town and city clerks have been inundated with absentee ballots, and some election officials still expect to see voters at the polls for a primary that was delayed from June by the pandemic.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, despite widespread public support for changes in response to the killings of Black people.
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PublishedJune 21, 2020
Our View: Maine schools will need money to reopen
Cleaning, transportation and schedule changes will add costs to already-stretched local budgets it Congress doesn't act.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
McConnell discusses prospects for another round of relief
He expressed concern about the financial plight faced by cities, counties and states but added that the mushrooming national debt is also a concern.
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PublishedMay 21, 2020
Our View: Census needs more time to complete count
In the meantime, more Mainers should fill out their forms, to reduce pressure on census workers in a challenging year.
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
New House panel poised to track aid dollars, virus response
The new 12-member panel, with a 7-5 Democratic majority, will also have the power to subpoena Trump administration officials and conduct depositions.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
Gov. Mills extends Maine income tax filing deadline to July 15
Maine joins about 26 other states in pushing back their income tax filing deadlines to July 15 to conform with the new federal deadline, which was extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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