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Maine Newsroom
Maine News
From: Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
Nearly half of registered Mainers have voted, and absentee ballots keep pouring in
More than 477,000 absentee ballots had been received by mail, drop box or in-person voting as of Friday afternoon as a record number of...
From: Bangor Daily News
Early voters keep Maine clerks busy as coronavirus reshapes Election Day
More than 417,000 people successfully returned ballots here as of Wednesday, a figure that equals 54 percent of 2016 turnout....
From: Bangor Daily News
Coronavirus cases rise across Maine as Election Day approaches
The governor, though, looks reluctant to reinstitute back business restrictions....
From: Bangor Daily News
Sara Gideon keeps small lead on Susan Collins in new Maine poll
A new Colby College poll has given Sara Gideon a 3-point lead over Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race....
From: News Center Maine
Early processing of record 400,000 absentee ballots underway across Maine
City and town clerks are allowed to process ballots seven days ahead of the election after Gov. Mills signed an executive order due to the COVID-19...
From: COURIER
Campaign Rallies Boost Trump’s Ego and COVID Cases in Counties They’re Held
According to new analysis, recent Trump campaign rallies were followed by county-level jumps in COVID-19 cases....
From: COURIER
Trump Vows to Get ‘Husbands’ Back to Work, But Women Are the Ones Without a Job
Unemployment due to the pandemic has disproportionately put women out of work, but the president keeps talking about their husbands getting jobs....
From: COURIER
No, We Are Definitely Not ‘Rounding the Corner’ on the Coronavirus Pandemic
The White House celebrated the president's success in ending the COVID-19 pandemic" even as the US sets record high for new COVID cases....
From: The Americano
Former Trump Officials: Vote for Biden or 'We Will No Longer Be America'
These former White House staffers blast Trump in a scathing new video as they urge Americans to vote for Joe Biden....
From: The Copper Courier
The Stark Difference in How McSally and Sinema Decided On Barrett
Sinema says her decision came after studying Barretts previous legal opinions, scholarly works, and meeting with her privately....
From: Bangor Daily News
Joe Biden is the right choice for Maine
"Joe Biden will put the health and safety of the American people first and has a robust coronavirus plan," Jonathan Hale writes....
From: Bangor Daily News
Sara Gideon will protect Maine’s environment and spark a green energy future
Maines special character relies, in part, on the health of its public lands and waters....
From: News Center Maine
Maine Sen. Collins is only Republican to vote against Barrett confirmation
Collins has said she believes it is 'too close' to the election, but will not say if she believes Barrett is qualified for the appointment....
From: Bangor Daily News
After key victories, Maine ‘Black POWER’ group hints at what’s to come
The Bangor Daily News interviewed two founding members, Christiana Marvray and Mariana Angelo, in the days before and after a recent rally....
From: The Americano
Trump’s White House Officially Gives Up on Controlling the Pandemic
The White House Chief of Staff twice affirms that the administration has no plans to get the coronavirus pandemic under control as an outbreak grows...
From: Bangor Daily News
Maine needs leaders who will take climate change seriously
Susan Collins' votes could put coastal small businesses like mine underwater, both literally and figuratively....
From: News Center Maine
Gov. Mills, Gideon to join Jill Biden for campaign rally in Bangor
According to the Biden campaign, Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Presidential candidate Joe Biden, will hold a rally in Bangor on Tuesday....
From: Bangor Daily News
Janet Mills says Trump ‘doesn’t care about’ Maine working people as he visits Bangor area
Three of Maines top Democrats greeted President Donald Trump with sharp criticism for his last-minute visit to the Bangor area on Sunday....
From: COURIER
Middle-Class Americans Should Be Earning More, According to Biden. He Says His Tax Plan Will Help.
According to one study, the American middle class should be earning $42,000 more per worker. That's a stark contrast to how tax breaks have helped the...
From: Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
How do Maine’s voting machines work? Can they be hacked?
Here's what you need to know about the technology that Maine uses to count votes on Election Day....
From: Central Maine
Maine’s high court rules absentee ballots must be received by Election Day
The court sided with Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap's office in rejecting a push to extend the deadline to count absentee ballots that arrive late.
From: Beacon
Maine Congressional candidate cites 'orientals' in military as evidence against systemic racism
Jay Allen, a Republican challenging Rep. Chellie Pingree in the First Congressional District, used racial pejoratives and stereotypes in an attempted...
From: COURIER
Trump Is Trying to Gut Yet Another Housing Rule That Fights Discrimination
The ACLU and other groups have filed suit against the federal government to stop the rule change from going into effect....
From: Cardinal & Pine
Trump Is Punishing People Who Need Help the Most for the Crime of Living in Democratic Cities
Proposed funding cuts to cities Trump deemed "anarchist" would impact newborn screenings, addiction recovery, and mental health counseling....
From: Bangor Daily News
Maine secretary of state floats crackdown on confusing ‘blizzard’ of absentee ballot mailers
Mailers may be outdated or flat-out wrong by the time it reaches voters, leading to confusion around whether people are indeed registered....
From: The Copper Courier
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Only Getting Worse
Hospitalizations are growing in 37 states as Dr. Anthony Fauci says United States is not yet "on the road" to ending the pandemic....
From: The Keystone
Obama Urges Voters to 'Build Back Better' With Biden
Former President Barack Obama said Joe Biden made him a better president "and he has the experience and character to make us a better country."...
From: COURIER
All of the Times Republicans Have Refused to Help Americans During the Coronavirus Pandemic
While Pelosi and the Trump administration continue stimulus negotiations, Senate Republicans have so far refused to offer meaningful assistance to...
From: Bangor Daily News
Where Maine's biggest races stand 2 weeks from Election Day
The Senate race remains close as money continues to pour in....
From: COURIER
US Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Sat on Board at Private School with Anti-Gay Rules
AP says Amy Coney Barrett sat in a leadership position at private Christian schools barring children of same-sex parents and LGBTQ teachers....
From: COURIER
Judge Rules Trump Won't Be Able to Take Food Assistance Away From 700,000 Americans
A federal judge on Sunday struck down the Trump administrations attempt to end food assistance for nearly 700,000 unemployed Americans....
From: Up North News
Health Group to Trump: Please Just Stop Your ‘Super-Spreader’ Rallies Already
Wisconsins Lieutenant Governor joins demand that the president stop holding events that put lives at risk and normalize unsafe behavior....
From: Forbes
Early Voting Continues At Historic Rate: 22 Million Ballots Already Cast
In Pennsylvania, 76% of returned ballots were from Democrats, while only 16% were from Republicans....
From: Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
Maine ‘news’ websites part of network that pushes conservative agenda
The network of 1,300 sites generally ignores Democrats, promotes conservative agendas and publishes favorable stories about Republicans, including...
From: The Daily Beast
Susan Collins’ ‘Hall Pass’ on Amy Coney Barrett Vote Won’t Save Her From Maine Voters
Collins, who won her fourth term six years ago with 69 percent of the vote, is navigating a harsh new reality....
From: Bangor Daily News
Maine’s US Senate race has attracted so much money that it’s hard to spend it
Few Senate campaigns have ever worked with as much money as Gideon, particularly in a small state like Maine with relatively cheap advertising rates....
From: News Center Maine
Biden up by 10, Gideon leads by 7 in new independent Maine poll
A new, independent poll of Maine voters shows statewide support for Democrats in the presidential, senate, and congressional races....
From: COURIER
Keeping It Together: A Guide To Not Losing It During This Crazy Election
Michigan therapist Erica Carulli gives her self-care tips for navigating a monumental election full of (mis)information....
From: COURIER
‘You Don’t Care About Us’: Unemployed Americans Say Their Government Has Failed Them
The latest jobless claims report shows applications are inching back up again. Americans share what life is like unemployed in a pandemic....
From: Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
Maine Voices: Young people can make a difference – if we vote
Turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds has been on the rise, but we still trail other groups. Lets change that....
From: The New Yorker
Maine's Referendum on Susan Collins's Reputation
The senators recent record has felt, to many, like a failure to meet the moment....
From: NPR
Normally Invisible, National Security Figures Assume Prominent Election Role
National security leaders are playing a far more prominent role than in previous elections. Current officials are trying to reassure voters. Many...
From: COURIER
Judge Amy Coney Barrett Has Been ‘Stunningly Hostile’ to Civil Rights, Critics Say
Activists worry a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court could hinder progress and potentially lead to rollbacks of Black Americans civil rights....
From: COURIER
Trump's Rallies Have Previously Been Connected to COVID Cases. And They're Back.
President Donald Trump is back stumping on the campaign trail since his release from Walter Reed Medical Center last week due to COVID-19....
From: NYT
It's Not Easy Being an Optimist in Maine
We have late-spring storms and high-stakes Senate races. But we also have lobster and Patty Griffin....
From: Dogwood
Preserving the Legacy of One of the First Black Schools for the Formerly Enslaved
If youve never heard of Christiansburg Institute, youre not alone. However, one local group hopes to change that....
From: The Copper Courier
Roberta McCain, Mother of John McCain, Dies at 108
The oil heiress was active in her sons political career and was considered a secret weapon on the campaign trail....
From: Bangor Daily News
You can love and serve Maine no matter how you got here
"People who have returned to or moved to Maine and decided to serve their neighbors, communities and state, should be appreciated, not criticized,"...
From: COURIER
Study Finds Trump Is the Leading Source of COVID-19 Misinformation
Thirty-eight percent of the over 1 million articles with coronavirus misinformation featured the president....
From: Dogwood
Know Your Rights: Legal Officials Outline What’s Allowed At the Polls
RICHMOND-During Tuesday nights debate, President Donald Trump asked his supporters to go into the polls and watch very carefully,...
From: COURIER
Amy Coney Barrett Could Bring the Climate Crisis to Its Breaking Point
How a conservative Supreme Court could make it harder for future presidents, Congress, and states to enact meaningful efforts to fight climate change....