Poliquin Requests Recount In 2nd District House Race
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, has requested a recount in the race against Democrat Jared Golden for the 2nd District congressional seat, state election officials confirmed Monday. Continue reading…
View ArticleBruce Poliquin Requests New Election In Second District Race
Congressman Bruce Poliquin is asking for a new election, after losing his seat to Jared Golden in a ranked-choice voting runoff. Continue reading…
View ArticleFederal Judge Rules Against Poliquin In Ranked-Choice Challenge
A federal judge has ruled against U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin's legal challenge to Maine's ranked-choice voting system. Continue reading…
View ArticlePoliquin Calls Off 2nd District Recount, Weighs Appeal Of Court Ruling
Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has withdrawn his request for a recount in the 2nd District House race. Continue reading…
View ArticleBruce Poliquin Ends All Legal Action Against Ranked Choice Voting
Representative Bruce Poliquin has halted all legal proceedings against the ranked choice voting system. Continue reading…
View ArticleIf You're Getting More Robo-calls, Thank The Gov't Shutdown!
Because the government is shut down, the National Do-Not-Call List, are currently not funded. So, it's literally become a field day for telemarketing firms. Continue reading…
View Article[UPDATE] Many Eastern Maine Area Businesses Are Helping Furloughed Workers
Right here in our back yard, lots of local businesses and organizations have been trying to do their part to help. Continue reading…
View ArticleBob Duchesne Nominated To The Board Of Environmental Protection
Former radio morning man and member of the Maine House of Representatives, Bob Duchesne, has been appointed to the Board of Environmental Protection. Continue reading…
View ArticleBill Would Ban Robocalls, Calls That Misrepresent Maine Numbers
A bill currently making its way through the State House would put an end to robocalls and calls that misrepresent their point of origin by disguising themselves with a Maine telephone number. Continue...
View ArticleBangor Would Like To Pick Your Brain About Chickens And Styrofoam
Lots of folks would love to skip the supermarket and raise some chickens to save a few bucks on eggs. But, we love takeout, so is banning styrofoam a good idea? Continue reading…
View ArticleMaine Kids Aren't Allowed To Bring Sunscreen To School?!
Apparently, in Maine, sunscreen is classified as an over-the-counter drug, and consequently, a student must have written permission to have it. Continue reading…
View ArticleSpecial Election Today In Bangor And Orono
A special election today in Bangor and Orono will decide the replacement for former Representative Aaron Frey. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Lawmakers Ditch Flag Reboot, But Vote For 2020 Redesign
I think a lot of us thought it was kind of a dumb idea to begin with, but state legislators have killed the bill that would've replaced the state flag. Continue reading…
View ArticleJoe Perry Wins Special Election For Frey's House Seat
Democrat Joe Perry won Tuesday's special election, and will take over the vacated House seat for District 124. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe State May Stop Taxing The Overtime In Your Paycheck
By the way though, don't get too excited, because the federal government is still going to take their share. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs There Even One Good Reason To Get Married Before 16 Years Old?
One Maine lawmaker, Sen. David Miramant, is trying to get a law changed, so that no one under 16 can marry legally in this state for any reason. Continue reading…
View ArticleNo Chickens For You, Bangor!
If you were hoping to have little chicky-wickies in your yard on West Broadway... it ain't gonna happen. Continue reading…
View ArticleLawmaker Proposes Ending Fee For Gold Star License Plates
These families have already paid a hefty price. Should we really ask them to fork out $35 to honor a fallen family member? Continue reading…
View ArticleThe State Wants Your Help Choosing The New Bicentennial Flag
There are three flags being bandied about, and the state would like to have your input on which one would best suit our fine state. Continue reading…
View ArticleMaine Car Salesman Trying To Fight Amount We Pay For Excise Tax
The proposal would be to make excise tax an annual flat fee, as opposed to the current method based on the age of your car, and the MSRP. Continue reading…
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