He says it would divert state resources away from supporting farm growth, which is a bigger priority for Maine.
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Requirement for background checks when lending guns used to target Question 3
Critics call mandatory checks for non-family transfers a fatal flaw in the ballot measure, but supporters say it avoids a dangerous loophole in the law.
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Report: Trump used dubious tax avoidance scheme in 1990s
The New York Times says it has documents showing that Donald Trump essentially traded debt relief for nearly worthless ‘partnership equity’ in the 1990s to avoid tax liability.
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Trump goes on attack over emails, while Clinton faults FBI
National polls show a tightening race as the candidates enter the final week of the campaign.
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Seven candidates vie for three spots on China select board
The three incumbents will face a budget committee member and three newcomers looking to inject the board with “new blood.”
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Justice Department says it will move quickly – and quietly – in review of Clinton emails
Under pressure after an unusually public disclosure by FBI Director James Comey, the department is trying to regain control of the politically charged investigation.
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CNN drops Democratic official alleged to have leaked debate questions to Clinton camp
Material released from a stolen Clinton campaign file reveals that the former commentator communicated with the campaign about questions the candidate might be asked.
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Clinton’s new ‘Daisy’ ad aims to shift focus back to Trump and nukes
The ad features the same woman who, as a small girl, plucked petals from a flower in the original one, which was aimed at Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater.
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Democrats lead surge in absentee voting by Mainers
However, past elections show that an increase in absentee voting doesn’t translate into an overall increase in turnout.
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At Bates College, students feel the heat of presidential campaign
A class on campaign rhetoric puts them in front of cameras as politicians, just as the real U.S. election reaches a high level of incivility.