The Democrat’s campaign manager blames ‘incorrect guidance on how to process’ contributions.
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Waterville Republicans choose candidates for city offices
According to Cathy Weeks, the three candidates chosen to run for city offices in November had the full support of those attending the caucus.
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Dunlap disappointed by Senate failure to respond to election interference
Meanwhile, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell comes under criticism for blocking a series of bills.
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‘Moscow Mitch’ tag puts McConnell on defense over election security
The Senate majority leader has refused to consider election-security legislation as the president brushes away suggestions that Russia’s actions had anything to do with his electoral victory.
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Gov. Janet Mills praises federal plan for prescription drugs
Last month, Maine passed a bill to allow for the wholesale importation of prescription drugs from Canada.
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Debate takeaways: Democratic divisions intensify
Democratic divisions intensify during Democratic debate. Here are the takeaways.
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Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes
Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.
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Trump administration has separated 900 migrant children in continuing practice
More than 20 percent of the children who are newly separated are under 5 years old.
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Sens. Sanders, Warren clash with moderates over ‘Medicare for All’ in debate
During the first of 2 nights of debates, the tug-of-war over the future of the party pits pragmatism against ideological purity as voters navigate a crowded Democratic field divided by age, race, sex and ideology.
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Sen. Collins co-sponsors bill requiring presidential campaigns to report foreign contacts
She is the first Republican senator to support the measure, but Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has so far blocked the bill from coming to a vote.