Trump could become the first Republican presidential candidate to win open races in Iowa and New Hampshire since both states began leading the election calendar in 1976.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine’s right-to-repair law now in effect, but its full impact won’t be felt until next year
The state still needs to create a database for repair data and an oversight board to ensure manufacturers are sharing that information. Until that happens, mechanics and consumers may not see any changes.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Nikki Haley sweeps Dixville Notch’s primary winning all 6 votes
All 6 registered voters of Dixville Notch cast their ballots for over former President Donald Trump.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
A bitter divorce battle could determine future of Trump Georgia case
The future of the election interference case against former president Donald Trump in Georgia could hinge on a bitter divorce case playing out in the Atlanta suburbs.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House moves to protect reproductive rights on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
A task force provides updates on the steps it has taken to build on President Biden’s 3 previous executive orders that outline ways that the administration can improve or protect access to abortion and contraception.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Struggling emergency medical responders still awaiting $31 million in funds approved last year
Bureaucratic hurdles have delayed urgently needed funding for Maine’s struggling ambulance services.
Posted inElections, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden and Republican challengers differ sharply on abortion issue
The Lewiston congressman favors abortion rights while Mike Soboleski and Austin Theriault call themselves ‘pro-life.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on Mexico border
The concertina wire along roughly 30 miles of the Rio Grande near the border city of Eagle Pass is part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s broader fight with the administration over immigration enforcement.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Nikki Haley hopes to stop Trump in New Hampshire: ‘America does not do coronations’
With voting about to begin in New Hampshire, almost every top Republican has lined up behind Trump, and polls in New Hampshire suggest he leads Haley in a state uniquely suited to her strengths.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Proposal for constitutional right to abortion draws advocates, opponents to State House
Lawmakers heard nearly 6 hours of testimony on the proposal, which faces an uphill battle requiring two-thirds support in both the House and Senate in order to be sent to voters.