Independent Sen. Angus King also voiced suspicion over the timing of Republicans’ interest in investigating Hunter Biden.
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Advocates highlight high stakes for some Maine immigrants in Supreme Court case
Elected officials and business, religious and educational leaders are warning that nearly 150 Mainers could be deported if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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Maine lawmakers eye ways to boost their own pay
The state’s citizen legislators are among the lowest paid in the nation, but a special commission has been looking into how that might be changed.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
In memoir, Nikki Haley alleges Tillerson and Kelly urged her to oppose Trump’s policies
The former U.N. ambassador says the then-secretary of state and the then-White House chief of staff told her they were trying to ‘save the country.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local Elections, Maine
Safiya Khalid’s win considered ‘milestone’ for Lewiston
The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Was Trump call with Ukraine ‘perfect’? Republicans have many answers
Republicans have no unified argument in the impeachment inquiry in large part because they can’t agree on how to defend the president.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Sports
Trump soaks in Deep South cheers at college football matchup
His reception at the showdown between Louisiana State and Alabama contrasts with the scene at the World Series, where he was booed, and the mixed response to his appearance at a martial arts fight in New York.
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Colby College Climate Action Summit brings 124 students to Waterville to work on future of movement
The school’s first-ever climate action summit took place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Colby College, and drew students from around Maine and New England.
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Biden has ‘no problem’ with Bloomberg running for president
During a stop in New Hampshire, the former vice president says he welcomes the possibility of the billionaire joining the crowded Democratic field.
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Sen. King pushes for law to ensure banking access for cannabis businesses
The SAFE Banking Act, already approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, would open the door for the hemp and cannabis industries to access financial services that are open to other legal businesses.