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Nation & World, Politics

Democrats: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner emails and phone use raise security concerns

by CHAD DAY and JILL COLVIN Associated Press March 21, 2019March 22, 2019

A Trump lawyer, however, says both White House aides are in full compliance.

Nation & World, Politics, Schools and Education

Trump to order colleges to back free speech or lose funding

by COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

How the government will enforce the order and what type of violation could trigger a loss of funding are still unclear.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump says public should see ‘ridiculous’ Mueller report

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press March 21, 2019March 22, 2019

The special counsel’s report on Russian election meddling is expected soon.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump attacks McCain again, saying he didn’t get ‘thank-you’ for role in funeral

by LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Republicans have begged the president to stop his attacks on the late senator and former prisoner of war, with one senator calling it ‘deplorable.’

Maine, Politics

Waterville City Council certifies results of plastic bag referendum

by Amy Calder March 20, 2019March 24, 2019

What comes next depends on whether an appeal is made by those who challenged the votes of 75 people, mostly those of Colby College students.

Maine, News, Politics

Bill seeks to expand Maine’s ranked-choice voting to presidential elections

by Scott Thistle March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

The legislation would extend the balloting system to the primaries, if political parties choose to adopt them, and presidential general elections.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat

by Scott Thistle March 19, 2019March 20, 2019

The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Public health experts aim to stop spreading of sludge

by Kevin Miller March 19, 2019March 20, 2019

Fred Stone says he can’t sell milk from his herd because of exposure to PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer that were found in the sludge he spread on his fields for decades.