The president is accused of pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden, in what House Democrats said was a quid pro quo for personal political gain and in actions that many Republicans freely acknowledged.
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Commission calls for pay hike for workers who provide home care for senior citizens
How much the increase to 125% of the state’s minimum wage would cost the state is not yet clear.
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Buttigieg and Sanders lead, Biden back in the pack as Iowa caucus results come in
The results reflect 71% of precincts in the state – a day after technical problems marred the complicated process.
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Watch videos: Sen. Collins will vote to acquit, Sen. King to convict Trump in impeachment
Collins says the president’s conduct was ‘improper’ but doesn’t warrant removal from office, while King says the president has never acknowledged he did anything wrong and expresses no remorse.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Campaigns begin public fight over Maine law limiting vaccine exemptions
Opponents of the law see the elimination of non-medical exemptions for schoolchildren as government overreach, while supporters argue that children’s health is at stake.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins says she will vote to acquit Trump as senators split along party lines
The final days of the trial have focused attention on a handful of senators in both parties who were viewed as potential votes to break with their party.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
See who is contributing to Bre Kidman
This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Democrat Bre Kidman of Saco. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. Other candidates […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
See who is contributing to Lisa Savage
This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Green Independent candidate Lisa Savage of Solon. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
See who is contributing to Ross LaJeunesse
This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Democrat Ross LaJeunesse of Biddeford. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. Other candidates […]
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Trump faces accusers: What to watch during State of the Union speech
The theme of his speech: “The Great American Comeback.”