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Scarborough teachers rally for contract; Bernie Sanders sends letter of support

by Kelley Bouchard January 2, 2020January 6, 2020

Working without a contract since September, Scarborough teachers are pushing for improved working conditions that school officials say are ‘good-faith disagreements.’

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Nation & World, Politics

Sanders and Trump surge, Biden rebounds in fundraising race

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press January 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders shows that a recent heart attack hasn’t slowed him as primary voting looms.

Nation & World, Politics

Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff

by HUNTER WOODALL and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press January 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.

Elections, Maine, Politics

Former Google exec now running for Senate in Maine decries company’s ‘greed, corruption’

by Steve Collins January 2, 2020January 3, 2020

Democrat Ross LaJeunesse of Biddeford says the company didn’t live up to its motto: Don’t be evil.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

by PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press January 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Castro, Obama’s housing secretary, ended his run Thursday after failing to garner enough support to make the most recent Democratic debate.

Maine, News, Politics

Scarborough teachers’ contract dispute gets national visibility via Bernie Sanders tweet

by Kelley Bouchard January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

The Democratic presidential candidate supports the local and state teachers’ unions.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Virginia lawmakers pledge Equal Rights Amendment will pass. Then what?

by SARAH RANKIN and DAVID CRARY Associated Press January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

The proposed 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution faces a host of likely legal challenges and vehement opposition from conservative activists.

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Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

Maine’s Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.