The 2nd District Democrat had promised he would not support the return of the former speaker.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine investor tax credit likely maxed out on first day
Applications received Wednesday for the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit would exceed the $5 million annual cap if all were approved.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Spectrum-Tribune Media dispute leads to blackout of WGN America TV shows
Maine customers are among millions who lost the Tribune Media programming in the stalemate over increased fees.
Posted inLocal & State
Winthrop camp destroyed by fire
The Maranacook Station Lane fire sends the camp’s occupant, Thomas N. Thompson, to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and burns.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi sees ‘new dawn’ as diverse Congress convenes in midst of shutdown
The day reflects celebration and impatience at a time of stark national political division that some analysts say is on par with the Civil War era.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Source
Bill seeks public vote on borrowing $50 million to address sea level change in Maine
Other bills include proposals to require MaineCare to provide coverage for legal abortion services, and to make vehicle inspections on new cars valid for two years.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Politics
New Sharon natives ready to indie rock Friday’s inaugural celebration
GoldenOak will be one of 10 acts at the Augusta Civic Center for Mills’ inaugural celebration.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Local & State
Featured obituary: Constantine ‘Charlie’ Kapothanasis, 89, born in Greece, founder of Prompto
Mr. Kapothanasis, who was a pillar in Portland’s Greek community, arrived in Portland on a ship in 1957.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Three Farmington women charged in connection with underage drinking party
Dozens of college-age students, some who were younger than 21, were at the party at an apartment, Farmington police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Education nominee Pender Makin: ‘Government should stay out of the classroom’
The state Senate and Education and Cultural Affairs Committee are due this month to confirm Mills’ nomination of Makin as Education Department commissioner.