Easing some limits won’t add to air pollution, the paper industry says, but health advocates disagree.
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Common Core rift confronts Gov. LePage
Two key Republican constituencies – the tea party and business – are on opposite sides of the new educational standards.
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Political pitfalls of striking Syria
Maine’s Congressional delegation may have to worry about backlash from voters if they vote to approve military action in Syria.
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Eliot Cutler calls for health care reform
Cutler criticizes Gov. LePage for not expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul.
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LePage emphasizes Maine educational autonomy
The governor says there will be no federal overreach into Common Core State Standards.
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Michaud names campaign staff for gubernatorial run
Matt McTighe, who was campaign manager for the successful 2012 same-sex marriage campaign, will serve as Michaud’s campaign manager.
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Maine bond sale to pay off old debt to hospitals
A federal payment of $305 million will be added, then the state liquor contract revenue will cover the bond.
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Obama administration says clear evidence shows Syrian government used sarin gas
Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that there is growing proof that Syria’s government used chemical weapons in an attack that killed more than 1,000 of its people.
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Michaud cautious on Syria strike support
Second District representative wants more information before saying whether he’ll support an attack on the Middle Eastern country, but also cautions Obama to abide by Congress’ decision
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Drawing determines order of Maine bonds on ballot
The five bonds include money for armories, education and roads and bridges.