Trump says he won't sign other legislation until Congress passes voter act

Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

What we're talking about in Maine today.

Voters want the next Congress to focus on costs and Iran, not on Trump, a new AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Regardless of the outcome in the coming election, a new AP-NORC poll shows voters from both major political parties want the next Congress to focus on making life more affordable and ending the war in Iran, while fewer are looking for an emphasis on President Donald Trump — whether it’s investigating him […]

Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

Advocates for greater voter identification requirements are pursuing a new approach in some states: a mandate to place driver’s license or partial Social Security numbers on mail-in ballots. Variations of the voter ID proposals are being decided in the midterm elections in California, Colorado and Nevada — three states where conservative activists collected petition signatures […]

Letter: Don’t miss this chance to reelect Susan Collins

“Her background comes from rural Maine and picking potatoes as her first job, which gives her a perspective of appreciation of Maine’s working population and she has continually supported working people in Maine.”

Former historic Ellsworth jail gets a new roof amid yearslong rehab

The ongoing project aims to preserve the old jail’s historic character while ensuring it’s safe for visitors for years to come.