The Maine Republican Party is putting up signs in Aroostook County to fool people into believing Senate President Troy Jackson, a Democrat, wants to defund police, but provided no evidence that he does.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Uncategorized
Abortion ruling sure to shape political debate in Maine heading into election
Maine Democrats vowed to oppose any restrictions on access to abortions in the state, while Republicans tread carefully around on the issue.
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Abortions in Maine rose at twice the national average over 3-year period
A research group that supports abortion rights said a national increase reverses a 30-year downward trend and is likely the result of policies such as Maine’s decision to expand insurance coverage of abortion.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Maine legislator steps down to focus on consumer-owned power effort
Rep. Seth Berry of Bowdoinham has dropped his re-election bid, leaving it up to the Sagadahoc County Democratic Committee to name a replacement.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Three men sue Catholic Diocese of Portland over childhood sexual abuse
In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.
Posted inHealth
Legislative task force to look at criminal process for perpetrators of violence against health care workers
The nine-member task force will examine how criminal charges may be brought against people who assault — physically or verbally — workers in health care settings.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Big win in state Senate special election buoys Democrats
But Republicans dismissed the defeat as a ‘low stakes’ race that in no way indicates what will happen in November when both candidates face off again with former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills at the top of the ticket.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As gas prices pass $5 a gallon, Maine lawmakers seek probe into price gouging
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maine was $5.06 on Friday, with Franklin County reporting the highest countywide average at $5.16.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Two Democrats vye for party nomination in Hallowell-area state representative race
Candidates Daniel Shagoury and Patrick Wynne, both of Hallowell, say their unique career experiences will help them serve Mainers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Panel that reviews police shootings needs more staff, power to effect change, leaders say
The 15-member group was created in 2019 and began issuing reports last year, but it has no power to change policies or practices, its intended goal.