Dec 29 Maine removes Trump from its primary ballot as U.S. Supreme Court set to weigh in on his eligibility By Nicholas Riccardi, David Sharp, Associated Press The Civil War-era clause bans those who “engaged in insurrection” from office. It’s the same provision cited recently by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Trump from the ballot in that state. Continue reading
Dec 28 Maine bars Trump from 2024 primary ballot By Nicholas Riccardi, David Sharp, Associated Press While Maine has just four electoral votes, it's one of two states to split them. Trump won one of Maine's electors in 2020, so having him off the ballot there could have outsized implications in a race that is expected… Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 7:05 Maine’s deaf community unites to heal in wake of Lewiston shooting By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings It has been two months since a gunman opened fire on a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others. One community was especially hit hard by the attack. The shooting is believed… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 6:49 Lewiston families gather to reflect on tragedy and how to heal as a community By Jennifer Rooks Saturday marks one month since a mass shooter murdered 18 people and injured 13 others in Lewiston, Maine. PBS member station Maine Public recently brought together members of the Lewiston community for a special called, "Love Lewiston." Jennifer Rooks hosted… Continue watching
Nov 07 Maine voters reject new utilities proposal, approve a stop to foreign spending in referendums By David Sharp, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine voters faced a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election dominated by a decision over whether to replace the state's two much-criticized private electric utilities. Continue reading
Nov 07 Overcoming feelings of vulnerability and grief, Lewiston voters head to the polls By David Sharp, Associated Press Shootings in which 18 people were killed are on the minds of voters heading to the polls in Lewiston, Maine, where the gunman opened fire less than two weeks ago. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in Maine’s 2023 referendum election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Maine voters will decide the fate of eight statewide ballot measures in a referendum election Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 06 U.S. senators request an investigation into Army reservist who killed 18 in Maine By Associated Press U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King told Lt. Gen. Donna Martin in a letter Monday that it’s important to understand “what occurred, or failed to occur” at the federal level, including the Army with a reservist before he killed… Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden visits site of mass shooting in Lewiston Maine, mourns with community By Fatima Hussein, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Biden came to Lewiston to do what presidents do in these moments of horror and grief; lend comfort to the families of the victims and to show support for a reeling community. But it's a type of trip that has… Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 6:48 Police scrutinized after revelations Maine shooter’s family flagged his behavior By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings Lewiston, Maine, is in mourning after last week’s shooting that killed 18 people. Along with the grief, there’s growing scrutiny about why law enforcement didn't find or stop Robert Card before the shooting. Friends, family and the Army Reserve all… Continue watching