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Trump retweets video suggesting Muslim congresswoman dismissive of 9/11

by Associated Press April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

The president weighs in on the most recent controversy involving Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills signs pay equality bill

by Associated Press April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

The state’s first female governor signed the legislation Friday afternoon to improve pay equality in Maine.

Maine, Nation & World, Politics

Mainer Sam Patten gets probation after steering Ukrainian money to Trump inaugural

by CHAD DAY Associated Press April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

Patten admitted that he had failed to register while as a foreign lobbyist and which is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Arts & Entertainment, Politics, Uncategorized

Should this Ghost of Paul Revere song be Maine’s new state ballad?

by Ray Routhier April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

A bill proposes that ‘The Ballad of the 20th Maine’ get the designation, but lawmakers indicate they’re growing weary of naming official state anythings.

Nation & World, Politics

Susan Rice says she won’t challenge Susan Collins in 2020

by Associated Press April 11, 2019April 12, 2019

A former Obama national security adviser, Rice says ‘the timing isn’t right’ for her family.

Nation & World, News, Politics

American Medical Association blasts rationale for military’s transgender policy

by JULIE WATSON Associated Press April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

The AMA blasts military’s new transgender policy, says it mischaracterizes gender transitioning as ‘deficiency.’

Maine, News, Politics

Dozens testify on both sides of Maine ‘death with dignity’ bill

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Maine lawmakers are considering another bill that would allow physicians to prescribe terminally ill people a fatal dose of medication if they request it