The former vice president, during a visit to New Hampshire, says dismantling large technology companies is ‘something we should take a really hard look at.’
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Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
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Activists mark Mother’s Day with rally protesting immigration policies
In concert with other rallies being staged in the U.S., activists gathered at Head of Falls in Waterville to protest the separation of children from their parents at the southern border and their detention in holding facilities.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Waterville voter challenge cost city nearly $31,000
The cost does not include the time and hours spent by city staff going through thousands of emails requested by those challenging the voter eligibility of Colby College students and faculty.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Risky politics? Trump wields his tariffs as a weapon at home
The Republican president is showing little regard for the political risks – or his party’s traditional embrace of free trade – as he stakes out his position on an issue that could define the 2020 presidential contest as much as any other.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
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DHHS says it’s making child protection reforms while seeking ‘buy-in’ from staff
Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and child welfare director Todd Landry tell lawmakers they need support from frontline workers to fix flaws in a system that contributed to the deaths of 2 children.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers
Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
State Senate endorses bill to ban gay conversion therapy for minors
Gov. Janet Mills says she’ll sign the bill if it receives final approval in both houses.
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Trump calls on Congress to end ‘surprise medical bills’
The president supports efforts by lawmakers to address the problem of insured patients facing astonishingly high charges when a member of a medical team that treats them is not in their insurer’s network.