The 52-page pamphlet sells for $1 and rockets to the top of Amazon’s chart after an appearance in a speech by a Muslim-American lawyer.
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‘Piglet Book’ reports Maine government spending is ‘far larger than it should be’
The Maine Heritage Policy Center cites examples of ‘wasted tax dollars’ in the first book since 2012.
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Some Maine lawmakers announce support for Ted Cruz
Roughly two dozen legislators back the Texas firebrand.
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Early, ominous sign for Maine casino campaign
A controversial campaign to give a Las Vegas gambling impresario the sole right to build a York County casino is raising questions about the certification process. Here are some answers.
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Maine Sanders supporters unveil ‘working class cabinet’
The self-described Democratic socialist picks up endorsements from an array Maine Democrats.
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Sanders campaign to open Maine headquarters in Portland
Former state senator Troy Jackson says close to 200 people will attend the office opening on Congress Street.
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After initial silence, Angus King says LePage’s drug dealer comments ‘wrong’
King says he doesn’t believe the governor is a racist.
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Simmering conflict over drug treatment policy not unique to Maine
Cold turkey or medication? A report by Stateline explores the national debate over the best way to treat addiction.
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Maine Republican chairman unsure if party will meet referendum deadline
The party is trying to collect more than 62,000 signatures on a proposed referendum to cut the state’s income tax and change the welfare system.
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Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization
An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt’s change of plans does not stem from the governor’s new restrictions on administrators’ speaking to legislative committees.