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    In Maine, ranked-choice voting opens up possibilities (and lawsuits)

    Proponents of ranked-choice voting argue that it eliminates voters’ need to choose between the “lesser of two evils” and allows independent candidates to run for office without fear of becoming spoilers.

    November 21, 2018February 28, 2019 by jennifergj

    Food Insecurity in Maine Sparks Summer Meal Programs for Students

    Hunger is a persistent and growing problem throughout Maine. According to USDA statistics released earlier this month, 6.4 percent of the state’s households have faced very low food security—the highest figure in New England and the fifth-highest nationwide.

    September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 by jennifergj

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