Amanda Bisol, Whitney Cunliffe, Ester Franklin and John Grohs are set to appear on the ballot.
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Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college
The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Judge declines to impose punishment on Trump in hush money case
The no-penalty sentence called an unconditional discharge – no jail time, no probation and no fines – sidesteps thorny constitutional issues.
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Maine Democratic Party leader won’t seek reelection
Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake said Thursday she is stepping away for personal and professional reasons.
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Appeals court declines to block Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president has asked the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing.
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Rep. Golden among Democrats to support immigration crackdown bill
The bill, which was supported by 48 Democrats, would require the detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with shoplifting, theft, burglary and larceny.
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Maine lawmakers return to Augusta as session begins
Lawmakers are expected to meet in their respective chambers only one day a week through February, as work slowly ramps up to review hundreds — if not thousands — of bills submitted by lawmakers.
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Democrats launch ethics probe of Sanford lawmaker accused of assaulting wife
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, was reelected in November by a single vote, just weeks after he was charged with felony assault.
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Gov. Mills proposes creating a Maine department of energy
The proposal would elevate the Governor’s Energy Office to a Cabinet-level department if approved by lawmakers as part of the budget.