Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
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Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
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Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
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George Mitchell’s portrait removed from Maine State House
The former U.S. Senate majority leader has been under increased scrutiny in recent months as new details about his alleged ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have emerged in federal documents.
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Maine House overrides Gov. Mills’ veto of ‘right to repair’ bill
The measure now heads to the Senate, which is scheduled to meet next week.
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Former Portland lawmaker Denise Harlow dies at 55
The former state representative was remembered as ‘a big believer in justice.’
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Retired Greene couple advocate for Maine seniors at the Legislature
Anne and John White have been involved in advocacy at the state Legislature for three years and will begin their fourth in January.
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Following student deaths, Rockland-area lawmakers propose more school bus crossing arms
Following the deaths of Maine students in the last month, 3 state lawmakers are introducing a bill to require expanded safety features on school buses.
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Maine’s public defense system gets $3.5M boost, without governor’s support
The emergency bill makes it easier for judges to appoint lawyers for people who can’t afford one themselves, and it authorizes the state to hire 5 new public defenders.
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Too many Mainers are going through ‘life-changing’ civil cases without attorneys, legal aid providers say
Seven legal organizations who help Mainers with urgent civil legal matters are asking lawmakers to pass a $15.9 million 2-year emergency bill.