Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign notes that Gideon has already accepted corporate donations through Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer’s PAC.
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Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.
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Biden says he’d consider Kamala Harris ‘for anything’ she wants
The former vice president tells the Sacramento Bee’s podcast that Harris is ‘qualified to be president’ and ‘an incredible talent with unlimited potential.’
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Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can’t win
Just six candidates gather in Des Moines, each eager to seize a dose of momentum on national TV before Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses.
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Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers
In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Six big questions heading into tonight’s final debate before primaries
The prime-time faceoff comes just 20 days before Iowa’s caucuses as polls suggest the nomination is truly up for grabs.
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House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate
Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets privately at the Capitol with Democrats about next steps.
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Lawmakers face lobbying before override vote on Mills’ veto of sports betting
The Legislature soon will decide whether to override Gov. Janet Mill’s veto of a bill to legalize sports betting, and proponents are pointing to New Hampshire, which launched sports betting on Jan. 1.
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Stacey Abrams, rising star in national Democratic Party, is coming to Portland
Abrams will speak at the University of New England on Jan. 22.