The president’s lawyer comes to N.H. to endorse congressional candidate Eddie Edwards.
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Advocates of in-home care referendum call it fairness; critics call it a scam
Opponents says the ballot measure is more concerned with pushing pro-labor policies than expanding access to care for the elderly and disabled.
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Controversial former legislator Stavros Mendros running for Maine Senate seat
The Republican, who has been at the center of two court cases challenging the validity of signatures gathered for ballot referendums, will challenge incumbent Democrat Justin Chenette for the District 31 seat in York County.
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Kavanaugh may be no threat to Obamacare
The Supreme Court nominee could get to weigh in on the health care statute if the bench takes up a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
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LePage finally authorizes voter-approved bonds to fund a variety of projects
LePage previously had stalled the sale of a $117 million bond package in a dispute with the Legislature over state borrowing and a package of new spending bills.
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Lawmakers endorse sweeping medical marijuana reforms
By a wide margin, legislators override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage to push forward changes in the state’s medical marijuana industry.
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ConnectME wants a share of $600 million in federal funds for rural broadband
The state agency plans to hold several community meetings this month prior to applying for the money.
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Gov. LePage vetoes bill that would ease access to medical marijuana, listing 11 objections
About 42,000 Maine patients could benefit from legislation that revamps the caregiver system and removes some conditions for obtaining medical cards.
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U.S. law enforcement’s boat stops along maritime border rankle Canadian fishermen
Border Patrol has questioned the crews of more than 20 Canadian vessels and an unknown number of American boats in a ramped-up effort that has yielded no immigration arrests.
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Fears of Roe v. Wade’s demise may be overblown
Democrats and liberal groups are treating the moment as one of utmost danger for abortion rights.