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A Look At The Behind-The-Scenes Campaign To Replace Secretary Of State Matt Dunlap

There are no TV or radio ads, or any of the other traditional trappings of a campaign for a statewide office. But behind the scenes, several candidates are seeking to replace Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, who is termed out.

Maine CDC: 46 COVID-19 Cases Now Associated With Waldo County Church

There's A Lot At Stake For The Climate In The 2020 Election

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Voter Websites In California And Florida Could Be Vulnerable To Hacks, Report Finds

By Dina Temple-Raston • 11 minutes ago

Back in July, two cybersecurity firms sent the Department of Homeland Security a troubling report that described a possible vulnerability in the online voter registration systems in dozens of counties in California and Florida.

The report, obtained by NPR, warned that flaws that might have allowed hackers to change a handful of voter registration files four years ago are still likely to exist in some places, and could be used again.

5 Questions Ahead Of The Last Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

By Domenico Montanaro • 2 hours ago

It's the last debate of the 2020 election.

Many might be saying, "Thank goodness," given what a mess that first debate turned into.

After that debate — and the way President Trump in particular conducted himself — Trump took a hit in the polls. This final debate represents the last, best chance for the president, who has been consistently behind in this race, to gain some momentum.

Boston Fed, State Initiative Seeks To Boost Maine Communities

By Nora Flaherty & Irwin Gratz • 14 hours ago

The Boston Federal Reserve Bank and the state on Wednesday announced an initiative to help several Maine communities create long-term strategies to boost their economies.

Report: Overdose Deaths On The Rise In Maine

By Patty Wight • 17 hours ago

Drug deaths continue to increase in Maine, according to the latest report from the state attorney general’s office.

Maine Astronaut Aboard The International Space Station To Return To Earth

By Irwin Gratz • 19 hours ago

York astronaut Chris Cassidy will return to Earth Wednesday night, our time, after spending more than half a year aboard the International Space Station.

Green Party Presidential Candidate Comes To Maine In Support Of Lisa Savage

By Jennifer Mitchell • 20 hours ago

The Green Party candidate for president of the United States is in Maine on Wednesday to highlight a platform centered around a Green New Deal, economic equality, universal health care and a halt to nuclear arms.

Portland Officials, Residents Clash Over Proposed Emergency Homeless Shelter

By Robbie Feinberg • 21 hours ago

A proposal for a 40-bed emergency homeless shelter in Portland brought out fierce debate at a city planning meeting Tuesday night.

Maine CDC: 46 COVID-19 Cases Now Associated With Waldo County Church

By Patty Wight • 22 hours ago

The number of cases associated with a COVID-19 outbreak in Waldo County has grown to 46.

Maine Sets State Record For Absentee Ballot Use

By AP • 23 hours ago

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine voters have set a state record for use of absentee ballots with two weeks still to go before Election Day.

Indigenous Lobstering Rights At Center Of Canadian Dispute

By Irwin Gratz • 23 hours ago

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Indigenous Lobstering Rights At Center Of Canadian Dispute

The lobster industry just north of Maine has been rocked in recent weeks by a dispute between indigenous fishermen and other lobstermen. This past week saw an escalation in that conflict and greater attention from political leaders.