Chief Justice Leigh Saufley says the court opted for a system that would mirror the federal courts’ electronic access to the public.
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Concern that Maine lobster will get caught up in trade war brings congressional delegation together
A series of meetings between the lobster industry and top U.S. trade officials Friday was intended to ‘get across … how important this is to our state,’ says Sen. Angus King.
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Lauzon withdraws from House race
The Biddeford man and advocate for sexually abused children plans to attend law school and said he may consider other political opportunities in the future.
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Citing unfinished work, Angus King launches re-election bid for U.S. Senate
The Maine independent says while the Senate is making some progress addressing the partisan divide in Washington, he believes there is still work to be done.
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Judge denies Republicans’ bid to escape ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Barring an appeal, the win-with-over-50% system will be used in the Maine party’s races for governor and a House seat.
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Councilor, social worker vying to represent Old Orchard Beach
The two Democrats will compete for the nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. George Hogan.
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Congress enacts bill to protect senior citizens from scam artists
The measure, written in part by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, now goes to President Trump’s desk for a signature.
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Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting
The filing says the election method ‘strikes at the heart of the party’s right’ to free association.
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Seven Democrats see similar path toward Blaine House
The candidates mostly agree about the kind of governor Maine needs, but each hopes to emerge as the one who will get things done.
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Democrats eager to put LePage in rearview at ‘pivotal’ state convention
While the gubernatorial candidates say they plan to stick to the issues as the party’s convention kicks off in Lewiston, the three men vying to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin waste no time in going on the offensive.