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Trump friend Roger Stone barred from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Stone, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, was banned from posting on social media after a judge found he violated a gag order in his case.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Family Planning will forgo federal funds over Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’

by Megan Gray July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

The nonprofit receives nearly $2 million from the family planning program each year, and that money represents roughly 25% of its revenue.

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A divided House votes for resolution condemning Trump’s racist remarks

by ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN, and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Prior to the vote, the president calls on Republicans to stick with him, and renews his attacks on 4 women lawmakers of color.

Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Millennial entrepreneur enters race for Portland mayor

by Kate Lusignan July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Thaddeus St. John, 26, owner of Lincoln and Maine Inc., hopes to bring transparency to Portland’s politics.

Elections, News, Politics

Retired major general enters race to take on Sen. Susan Collins

by Steve Collins July 15, 2019November 5, 2019

Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine’s senior senator in next year’s election.

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Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people agree with me’

by ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press July 15, 2019July 16, 2019

There was near unanimous condemnation from Democrats for Trump’s comments and a rumble of discontent from a subset of Republicans – but not from the party’s congressional leaders.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen

by Scott Thistle July 15, 2019December 27, 2019

All 4 members of the state’s delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Sen. Collins has already raised more cash than she did for 2014 campaign

by Scott Thistle July 15, 2019July 16, 2019

The campaign of Susan Collins, the only Republican from New England in Congress, announced it has raised a total of $6.45 million, with $2 million coming in the second quarter of 2019.

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