A measure to cap contributions to political action committees easily passed in Maine, and the remaining 3 bond questions all appeared poised to pass.

Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it's related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.

The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.

The final call for Maine came Wednesday afternoon, when Trump already had declared victory and Harris had conceded the race.

The results left Democrats facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild

He's outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America's international role.