The court began its new term on Monday, when several conservative justices seemed skeptical of wetlands regulation in a case that tests the reach of the Clean Water Act beyond rivers, lakes and streams.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Oath Keepers planned an ‘armed rebellion’ on Jan. 6, prosecutor says as trial starts
Five men are accused of a weekslong plot to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with the week’s roll call votes, the Senate also passed a resolution urging the government of Brazil to ensure that the October 2022 elections are conducted in a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role
So far this year, Biden has headlined 11 receptions to raise cash directly for the Democratic National Committee, and they have brought in more than $19.6 million.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Shying from Donald Trump, ex-Maine Gov. Paul LePage seeks job back
When then-Gov. Paul LePage endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016, LePage credited himself as a prototype for the insurgent candidate
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow residents to decide whether to ban the use of fireworks in town
Winslow is the latest municipality in Maine to consider prohibiting or restricting the use of pyrotechnics.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Angus King endorses Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for second term
The independent praises Maine’s Democratic governor for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inElection 2022
Jane Beckwith, Maine House 53 candidate
Maine House 53 covers Kennebec County towns Chelsea, Pittston and Randolph; and in Lincoln County, Dresden.
Posted inNews, Politics
Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
Posted inElection 2022, News
Two Chesterville residents vie for selectman’s position
Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office.