Allegations that Bureau of Unemployment Compensation managers ordered claimants’ complaints destroyed remain unresolved as the labor department moves forward with the system’s next phase.
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Legislature passes bill calling for naming Norridgewock bridge for Cpl. Eugene Cole
The bill to name the $22 million bridge completed in 2011 for the slain Somerset County deputy sheriff heads to the governor’s desk for his consideration.
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Maine advocates still concerned over fate of immigrant families
President Trump promised to end families’ separation at the Mexico border Wednesday, but his executive order also seeks to override a law limiting the time children can stay in detention facilities.
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Jared Golden is Democrats’ nominee to challenge Rep. Poliquin
He beat Lucas St. Clair in ranked-choice voting to represent the party in the 2nd Congressional District race in November
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Janet Mills wins Democratic nomination in Maine governor’s race
After a week of anticipation, Democrats finally learn who won the party’s nomination to run for governor following the nation’s first statewide election using ranked-choice voting.
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Franklin County Commissioner Clyde Barker wins primary
Barker’s opponent in the Republican primary said Thursday he conceded the race although official results haven’t been announced.
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Maine’s labor department pushing forward with next phase of unemployment insurance system
The system, ReEmployME, was met with significant pushback and concerns when the first phase was rushed out last winter.
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Waterville mayor asks for apology, reimbursement after surviving recall vote
Nick Isgro, who overcame a recall vote on Tuesday, said city councilors and residents who started the recall should apologize and reimburse the city for election costs.
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Maxmin takes Democratic primary in House District 88
Maxmin, 25, of Nobleboro, will be the Democratic nominee squaring off against Republican Michael Lemelin, of Chelsea, in the district that includes Chelsea, Jefferson, Whitefield and part of Nobleboro.
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SAD 49 Chairwoman Rudnicki wins Republican primary for House District 108
Shelley Rudnicki defeated Fairfield Town Councilor Beverly Busque in the GOP primary.