With the race for the U.S. Senate in Maine more than a year off, the incumbent Republican senator has accumulated record campaign donations, even before any official announcement that she will seek another term.
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The 10 instances of possible obstruction in Mueller report
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election identified 10 instances of possible obstruction of justice by the president.
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Read the report: Trump tried to seize control of Mueller probe, report says
The report said that in June 2017, Trump directed White House Counsel Don McGahn to call the acting attorney general and say that Mueller must be ousted because he had conflicts of interest.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers endorse revised sick leave proposal
A bill that would ensure certain employees earn paid time off in Maine is evolving in the Legislature.
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Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging
Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.
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Hearings on disputed Waterville bag ban ballots scheduled
The Waterville Voter Registration Appeals Board will consider the eligibility of 75 voters who cast ballots on the plastic bag ban issue, since challengers say they suspect those voters have not proved residency.
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Hearing draws advocates of lower prescription prices, patient safety
Proposals to form a state board for prescription drug pricing, allow importation of medications from Canada and otherwise curb rising costs are the focus of testimony.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Former Cumberland lawmaker dies after resignation in March
Dale Denno, a Democrat who resigned his House District 45 seat on March 22 as he battled lung cancer, was praised for his dedication and service to constituents by colleagues in the State House.
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What you won’t see in the Mueller report
Democrats’ demands for a full, unredacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report are likely to prompt a political and legal battle that could last for months — or much longer.