Supporters got more than the two-thirds margin needed to override a veto when initial votes were cast, but history has shown that Republican lawmakers are willing to switch sides to support the governor.
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Gardiner officials to make decision on allowing commercial pot businesses
The City Council also is expected to vote on extending the temporary ban against those businesses that’s now in place.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Donny Christen urges pot advocates to work to change law
Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Starks resident indicated this may be his last rally on the Skowhegan courthouse steps.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Court hearing discloses Trump lawyer’s third client is Fox News’ Sean Hannity
Cohen, who was in court Monday to argue that papers seized by FBI agents from his office and homes was privileged, asked to keep the name of one of his three clients secret.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
More than 200 million eggs recalled because of salmonella concerns
The recall came about after 22 illnesses were reported in states along the East Coast.
Posted inNation & World
Weinstein stories that sparked #MeToo win Pulitzer Prize
The Times and the Washington Post won for national reporting on the Russian election meddling story.
Posted inMaine, Video
You can tell by the way this moose walks, he’s in a rush, no time to talk: Watch
Justin Babin catches the scene as the moose goes for a stroll down a Maine street.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta police warn drivers to lock cars after rash of thefts
The thefts have been reported in different parts of the city, in both downtown and more rural areas, police said.
Posted inMaine
Electric fire quickly contained at Mount Vernon home
The fire was reported around 6:20 p.m. Sunday at a home on North Road, authorities said.
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Five scramble to safety after truck plunges into river in Windham
The men escaped through the pickup’s windows shortly before it sank Monday afternoon beneath the Pleasant River Bridge, according to one passenger.