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The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years. Nearly a third of U.S. voters cast their ballots […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air and Space Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday that the U.S. has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.” Meink […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nonprofit run by Black federal lawmakers launched a multimillion-dollar effort Tuesday to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts in the midterm elections, following years of dissatisfaction over traditional efforts to reach such voters. The Congressional Black Caucus Institute’s “SO VOTE” campaign will seek to register and mobilize young voters, as well […]
The 2009 proposal proved highly unpopular with voters, but state estimates at the time projected the overwhelming majority of people would have seen their taxes go down.
“Susan works every day representing Maine — casting her 10,000th consecutive vote in June, a national record.”
"While black bear season has always been the preeminent September attraction for regional hunters, goose hunting is garnering increased popularity with every passing year."
“It may take years before we know whether NECEC meets its promise of delivering 1,200 megawatts of clean electricity, but the Maine BEP can act in the weeks ahead to ensure that the NECEC complies with the permit requirement to conserve mature forests.”
“The offering of a $5,000 bribe to vote for Republicans violates multiple federal laws”
The field includes the council chairperson, a former candidate and an Aroostook postmaster.
A three-way race for two open spots on the RSU 39 School Board promises to be more competitive.
Two major weather factors have contributed to more intense drought conditions along the midcoast and Penobscot Bay area.
Only six homes sold in the city during the first week of August, marking a significant slowdown from prior weeks prior.
“Limited housing stock and growing popularity as a lifestyle destination keep vacancy low and rents firm,” Apartments.com noted.
“Billionaires and secretive super PACs, with no stake in our communities, are shaping our future.”
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up. How that data is used — and schools’ role in protecting it — is a growing concern for educators, parents and kids as artificial […]
