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Maine, 6 other states sue Trump over deal to end offshore wind project
They claim the buyout of a New York wind farm will hurt the reliability of New England’s power grid, drive up electricity prices and make it harder for states to achieve their climate goals.
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Posted inElections, News, Politics
Latest controversy dampens some Maine Democrats’ enthusiasm for Platner
Several voters who cast absentee ballots for the U.S. Senate candidate said they worry his text messages with women outside his marriage will be political fodder for Republicans in the general election.
Posted inElections, News
Democratic senators offer little about high-stakes meeting with Graham Platner
Platner was in Washington on Tuesday for a ‘long-planned’ meeting with Democratic senators likely to ask him about the recent reports on his past messages with various women.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Another Maine hospital could close its birthing center
If MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital closes its maternity ward in Damariscotta, it would continue a long-term trend in Maine of closures as the state’s birth rate drops.
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Vassalboro voters consider cutting lone police officer, pass $4.3M budget
The annual town meeting included discussion of the Vassalboro Sanitary District and funding for the Townline Newspaper.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Former Anson selectman pleads guilty to unlawful sexual touching
Arnold Luce will avoid jail time if he complies with the terms of his 1-year probation sentence.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
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High-profile primary races for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate were the talk of Maine politics this spring. Get to know the candidates.
Posted inElections, News
A timeline of Graham Platner’s controversies during his Senate campaign
The Sullivan oyster farmer and military veteran has faced a series of embarrassing disclosures since launching his Senate campaign last summer.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan hires consultant for town manager search after high turnover in the role
Town officials also plan to assemble a committee to steer the hiring process in the coming months.