The rule change requested by 30-year-old Republican Matt Pouliot is at odds with a stance taken by Republicans in Washington.
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Sha Na Na’s ‘Bowzer’ Bauman strikes a pose in Portland, on tour to protect safety net for seniors
The vocalist stops in Maine as part of his political side gig – urging people to take action against any efforts to weaken Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security.
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LePage stands by remarks criticizing Congressman John Lewis
‘There are no apologies,’ LePage said, adding that the NAACP should be the one to ‘apologize to northern white people who fought and gave their lives to free them.’
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Medical marijuana CEO says she’s bullish about new recreational marijuana law
Patricia Rosi told members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday she sees enough room in the state for medical and recreational marijuana uses.
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LePage seeks $7 million bailout for Maine Military Authority
The quasi-governmental business, which once employed more than 500 people refurbishing Humvees and other military vehicles, severely underbid a contract to refurbish Boston transit buses.
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Here’s where another new brewery will be in Portland
GoodFire Brewery will open in June in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood.
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Bomb threat called in to Portland Jewish preschool
At least 18 other Jewish institutions around the country also received bomb threats Wednesday morning.
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Police hope autopsy will identify body found in Cape Elizabeth
Police have determined that the person was white, but it’s unclear whether it was a man or a woman.
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Former Scarborough therapist pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a client
Kelly O’Rourke will serve two years in prison on charges of gross sexual assault and violation of his release conditions.
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Minor accidents, slow commute as snow blankets southern Maine
Speed limits are reduced to 45 mph for the entire length of the Maine Turnpike.