Politics & Government

Maine voters face numerous choices in federal, state, county and local races in the Tuesday, November 4, election. The U.S. presidential race will undoubtedly increase voter turnout, as the contest between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama has generated considerable interest...

With the Canadian federal election fast approaching on Tuesday, October 14, all four of the New Brunswick Southwest candidates have scurried around the riding, meeting, greeting and introducing themselves and their party's platforms to anyone who will listen.

Although restoration of much of the funding for the Maine Indian-Tribal State Commission (MITSC) by Governor John Baldacci is welcomed by Passamaquoddy tribal officials, they are seeking a stronger statement from Maine officials of their commitment to work on issues involving the state and the...

Maine residents who voted in the June 10 primary election decided a number of contested elections between candidates of the same party, as well as a bond issue, and local school budget validation questions.

Maine voters in the Tuesday, June 10, primary election will decide a number of contested elections between candidates of the same party, vote on one bond issue and, in many municipalities, local school budget validation questions.

Both tribal and state members of a work group that had recommended legislation to make changes in the Maine Implementing Act, the companion legislation to the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, are disappointed with the outcome.