She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.
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State Rep. Frost reports on legislative efforts to Fayette Select Board
Sharon Frost addressed local concerns and encouraged public involvement in state policymaking.
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Bingham repeat offender found guilty of sex crimes against minors
A jury on Thursday convicted Christopher C. Cates, a lifetime registrant on the state’s sex offender registry, after a three-day trial.
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A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
The temporary restraining order sought by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Washington was the first to get a hearing before a judge and applies nationally.
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Collins votes no, but Hegseth nomination advances in Senate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Collins broke ranks with President Trump and his allies who have mounted an extensive public campaign to push Hegseth toward confirmation.
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Augusta man arrested at school board meeting won’t be charged
“While Mr. Dokukin was seconds over his time limit, he was not disorderly,” the Kennebec County district attorney said Thursday.
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Waterville welcomes immigrants with New Mainers Project
“I have many friends in the city. I know many people. I feel it’s like my village,” Hasan Sif Eddin, who came to Waterville from Syria, said at an event Wednesday night.
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Retiring Oakland-area school superintendent rehired at $75,000 salary
Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley has announced he will retire at the current school year, but some educators are raising concerns over his return as a temporary interim assistant superintendent.
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Trump administration freezes many health agency reports, online posts
An ‘immediate pause’ has been ordered on any regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media and website posts until approved by a political appointee.
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Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law
The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.