The Maine Senate returned a nomination for the Land Use Planning Commission to a legislative committee Thursday, days after opponents of the Wolfden Chase Mt. mining proposal urged the committee to require that the nominee recuse himself from an upcoming vote.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Senate confirms first woman to lead Maine National Guard
Diane L. Dunn was confirmed in a 33-1 vote Thursday and follows Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham, who is retiring.
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Who will decide whether Trump gets on Maine’s primary ballot? And what will it mean for November?
Ballots soon will be printed for Maine’s March 5 presidential primary, even as many questions remain about whether former President Donald Trump will be eligible and how the dispute will affect the election.
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Bellows opposes Trump request to pause ruling in Maine ballot case
The secretary of state argues that pausing action on the former president’s appeal would violate the timeline set out in state statute and could negatively affect the March 5 primary election.
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Trump asks Maine court to pause appeal while U.S. Supreme Court takes up his ballot eligibility
The challengers who argued Trump should be barred from the ballot have asked that his request be rejected because additional delays will create voter confusion.
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No Labels confirmed as new political party with ballot access in Maine
The secretary of state had warned the national group last year after some voters felt misled about the effort, but the party still enrolled enough residents to qualify for the June and November ballots.
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Christie lets ruling stand, won’t be on Maine primary ballot
The former New Jersey governor did not appeal a court decision before the deadline and also didn’t file as a write-in candidate for the March 5 primary.
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Gov. Mills to deliver State of the State address on Jan. 30
The address follows recent challenges the state is facing, including the Lewiston mass shootings in October and a deadly wind and rainstorm last month.
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Hundreds rally at Maine State House for stricter gun laws
Some also called for protecting Second Amendment rights as Maine lawmakers returned for a new session that is expected to focus on gun safety in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston in October.
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Maine secretary of state receives more threats as police investigate ‘swatting’ incident
Republican leaders who criticized Shenna Bellows’ decision said on Tuesday that they condemn any threats or use of violence.