Free speech laws largely permit obscene language to be used on vehicles and private property, but local leaders wonder what it says about how we communicate.
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Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor
No other Republicans are stepping forward as former two-term Gov. Paul Lepage lobs shots at Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
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Lewiston’s Nate Libby stepping down as Senate majority leader
The four-term Democrat said he’ll remain in the Legislature.
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Maine People’s Party plans to start enrolling members this week
A new, progressive political party hopes to become a force in state and national politics.
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Special election set for Winthrop-area state Senate seat, left vacant by new secretary of state
Democrat Craig Hickman and Republicans Earle McCormick and William Guerrette Jr. have said they are interested in seeking the nomination for the District 14 Senate seat vacated when Shenna Bellows was elected secretary of state.
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Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic
Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
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King to remain in Senate as Biden plans to nominate former CIA official for intelligence post
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate the first woman to serve as director of national intelligences, former CIA deputy director Avril Haines.
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Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
Both of Maine’s senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.
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Ethics commission to review records of Maine legislative ‘leadership PACs’
While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted ‘without any suggestion of impropriety,’ findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.
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Portland erupts in celebration after Biden wins presidency
As night fell, hundreds of people gathered along Congress Street, shouting, clapping and waving whatever happened to be at hand – handmade signs, American flags and, in one case, a pair of brooms.