Perhaps the two “no” votes from Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Rand Paul, R-Ky., would have been enough to sink the GOP health-care effort. Senate Republicans and virtually all political watchers have been cultivating a sense of suspense – who would be the third “no” vote? – when in fact there are likely, according to […]
2017
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View from Away: The worst crisis you’ve never heard of
The Washington Post
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’s a no on immediate repeal vote for ACA
Her vote, along with two other no votes from fellow Republicans, essentially kills Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s proposal to vote on the House health care bill, which calls for a full repeal of Obamacare but delays implementation for two years.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Midcoast Youth Theater co-founder pleads not guilty to latest sexual abuse charges
Henry A. Eichman, a former employee at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick, faces a total of 20 counts of child sexual abuse in two counties.
Posted inMaine, News
Cobby’s Carnival set for Wednesday in Augusta
The carnival, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. in Mill Park, is in memory of Sylvester Cobbs, a popular community volunteer who died in 2013.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Alfond foundation grant of $7.5 million puts plan for Portland graduate center in motion
The state university system’s ambitious proposal, in the works since 2013, aims to combine several high-level education programs at one facility.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Massachusetts deal calls for up to 20% tax on pot sales
The bill splits the difference between the House preference of a 28% tax and the Senate’s option at 12%.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Press Herald arts writer Bob Keyes wins prestigious prize
Keyes is among eight winners of the inaugural Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Prize, which comes with a $50,000 grant.
Posted inMaine, News
State police resume search of Presumpscot River
A police spokesman will not say what search crews are looking for.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gorham Democrat Jim Boyle enters Maine governor race
He becomes the 6th Democrat to enter the 2018 race.