Maine Senate 18: Lisa Keim

Maine launches absentee ballot tracking system

The new system will enable voters to track the status of their absentee ballots online.

Maine Senate 17: Russell Black

Federal judge orders stop to Postal Service cuts, echoing others

A federal judge in Philadelphia has joined others around the country in ordering the U.S. Postal Service to halt recent service cuts

Sayers challenging Mason for Kennebec County sheriff’s post

Ken Mason, who has served as Kennebec County sheriff for one term, is being challenged by Michael Sayers, an Oakland police officer.

Man points gun at protesters outside GOP candidate’s rally

Police are investigating the confrontation in Wilmington, Delaware.

How Trump, Biden are preparing for first presidential debate

The president has decided to skip any formal preparation, while Biden is approaching the match-up aggressively.

Trump expected to nominate conservative Barrett to Supreme Court

The White House indicates to congressional Republicans and outside allies that the pick will be the federal judge from Indiana.

Gideon has small lead over Collins among likely Maine voters in new Colby poll

The survey of 847 likely voters also shows Democrat Joe Biden running well ahead of President Trump, with the margin tighter in the 2nd Congressional District.

If you requested an absentee ballot, expect to get it soon

Maine voters are requesting absentee ballots in record numbers, and in the next few days local election officials will begin to mail those ballots out.