Mornings

Republican History In Maine

Photo: Newsradio WGAN, WGAN

Republican History In Maine

Bill from Norway inquired about the last time a Republican governor won while a Republican was president. Matt noted that Paul LePage’s wins in 2014 and 2016, during Trump’s presidency, could be considered a partial count. However, the true answer is Jock McKernan, who won in 1986 and 1990, during Reagan’s and Bush’s presidencies, respectively. McKernan’s first win in 1986 was notable for its split vote, with McKernan securing 39.9%, James Tierney 30.2%, Sherry Huber 15.1%, and John Minario 14.9%. The 1986 election paralleled the current midterm, with Reagan’s second term facing fatigue and the Iran-Contra scandal.

Local Headlines

1 hour ago in Local

Maine State Police Issue 115 Tickets in Single Day on Turnpike

Fresh

The citations were issued for speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations.

4 hours ago in Local

Waterville city council votes to ban cooperation with ICE

Waterville's city council has approved an ordinance banning cooperation between city employees and ICE.

6 hours ago in Local

Deputies ask for information about suspect in Arundel ATM robbery

The York County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a suspect in an attempted ATM robbery at an Arundel church.

National Headlines

3 hours ago in National

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

5 days ago in National

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…