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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Election Day might become a state holiday in Maine celebrating democracy
Supporters of the idea, which has been picking up steam for years, say that more people would have a chance to vote if fewer had to go to work.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones
Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine's distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Rep. Golden sponsors bill to withhold pay for Congress, president in shutdowns
Golden is introducing the bill along with Reps. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, and Max Rose, a New York Democrat. All three are freshmen.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2019
In a tumultuous time, Maine searches for civility
The state is already known nationally for its more measured discourse, but groups and political leaders push harder for compromise over conflict.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Trump threats to quit NATO spur Maine lawmakers to defend 70-year-old alliance
Collins, a Maine Republican, is part of a bipartisan group that introduced a resolution this month to prohibit a president from withdrawing from NATO without first securing approval from the Senate.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2019
Saying ‘administration is wrong,’ Rep. Golden vows fight to accept transgender troops
The 2nd District congressman, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, says ‘anyone who loves America and has the courage to serve should be given that opportunity.’
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2019
New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Mills to announce her final Cabinet pick this week
Lawmakers will hold hearings and vote on the 14 Cabinet-level nominees once the governor announces her selection to lead the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2019
Mainers take to ‘anxiety baking’ to cope in uncertain times
With bad news coming from seemingly every corner – Washington, Wall Street, the environment – some breadmaking, cooking and consuming food is in order.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
How a Bates College professor from Turner helped forge Edmund Muskie's political career
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