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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Supporters, opponents clash in debate over Maine voter ID referendum
Question 1 would require photo identification to vote and also would make changes to absentee voting.
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Portland Jetport not showing video that blames shutdown on Democrats
Several major U.S. airports have declined to display the video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem because of its partisan content, according to local authorities.
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Gov. Mills, attorney general rally support for ‘Rule of Law’ during forum at USM in Portland
Harvard professor Noah Feldman also addressed the audience during the event at the University of Southern Maine Tuesday night.
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Meet the 2 Ward 3 Augusta City Council candidates
Councilor Michael Michaud faces a challenge from newcomer Amanda Heath.
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Maine Christmas tree harvest expected to be strong, despite lengthy drought
Newly planted trees are more susceptible to the monthslong dry spell, causing an increase in mortality rates for saplings. But farmers say the older trees that will be for sale this holiday season are doing well.
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China looks to start transporting patients
The town applied for an ambulance transporting license as fees climb for Delta Ambulance, the region’s transport service.
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Augusta makes Election Day shuttle available to voters
The city has rented two vans to transport people from previous voting sites to the Augusta Civic Center and back.
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Susan Collins’ campaign responds to Janet Mills entering U.S. Senate race
Maine Beer Co.’s Dan Kleban drops out of the Democratic primary, and national forecasters are now calling the U.S. Senate race a toss-up with the entrance of Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor.
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Former workers say they reported abuse, neglect at Waterville nursing home
Mount Joseph, now facing a lawsuit over the 2021 death of a resident, has been investigated by the state over complaints of inadequate staffing and alleged abuse.