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Maine Legislature to consider amending the state constitution to clarify who can and cannot vote.

An easy to read and might I add easy to understand... voter guide!

Maine voters who are requesting absentee ballots for the November 6th election have until tomorrow. After that you will have to vote on Election Day.

I don't know about you but I am feeling a bit unsure and a tad anxious that November is looming close on the horizon. As it stands with everyone in the race spinning their own version of their story to say the waters are muddied is the understatement of the century...

Did you know there are SIX referendum questions on the November 8 ballot for the State of Maine? From legalizing marijuana to raising the minimum wage to background checks on guns, the issues are big and the money spent by interest groups will be huge. ...

2016 marks the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service and our national parks are a great summer family vacation. Fourth graders across the country can get a free park to access the entire park system for a year, part of the Kid in a Park program. Many national parks are offering special programs for kids of all ages.

USA Today is asking their readers to vote. They have a series called USA Today 10 Best with several different categories that you can vote in. One of them, is Best Boardwalk, and Old Orchard Beach, Maine is one of the 20 finalists that you can vote for.

Many local communities are holding elections on Tuesday, June 9. The school budgets are on the ballot in Augusta and many other towns and districts. Embden residents will vote on SAD 74 withdrawal. Waterville residents vote on whether to toss the pay-as-you-throw trash and curbside recycling program.

Candidates for Governor of Maine debated for one final time last night (Oct. 21) before the election on Nov. 4. In case you missed Gov. Paul LePage (R), Congressman Mike Michaud (D) and Independent candidate Eliot Cutler on WMTW, you can watch it now...

Candidates for Governor of Maine debated last night (Oct. 20) at the University of Southern Maine. In case you missed Gov. Paul LePage (R), Congressman Mike Michaud (D) and Independent candidate Eliot Cutler on WGME, you can watch it right here.

Candidates for Governor of Maine debated lat night at the Augusta Civic Center. In case you missed Gov. Paul LePage (R), Congressman Mike Michaud (D) and Independent candidate Eliot Cutler on WCSH/WLBZ last night (Oct. 15), you can watch it right here...

Maine citizens who are registered to vote may use this free service to request an absentee ballot for the November 4, 2014 General & Referendum Election. Ballots must be received no later than 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Today is election in day in Maine.  There are five bond issues for voters, so those will be on everyone’s ballots.  If you community has any local races or issues you will find those on your ballot as well.  Not sure where you need to go to vote? Find your location here.  According to what I was reading at Maine.gov,  you are not registered to vote as of Election Day, you can register on Election

Tuesday November 5th is an election day in Maine. So, if you were planning voting by absentee ballot you better get going on that. We have until Thursday, Oct 31 to request an absentee ballot. That also includes requests to vote in the presence of the municipal clerk.

Tuesday, November 6 is 'Election Day.' Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that we, as U.S. citizens have. About 90 million American citizens, who are qualified to vote, won't. They give up on a chance to choose leaders and representatives who will do things that are important to them. Respect your right to vote! It's a privilege.