A spokesperson said King didn’t know the provision was in the continuing resolution when he voted to pass it — a vote that drew the ire of many Democrats.
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Maine electric bills to rise $12 to $16 in January
Maine regulators on Wednesday approved increases to the standard offer for Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which makes up a solid chunk of customers’ monthly bills.
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Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes
Rep. Amy Arata and Sen. Bruce Bickford are asking for a review of whether noncitizens have been improperly issued driver’s licenses following two crashes in which federal authorities said the drivers overstayed tourist visas.
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Charles Rotmil, Holocaust survivor who shared his story with Maine students, dies at 93
A teacher, painter and filmmaker, Rotmil was one of Maine’s most crucial voices in Holocaust remembrance and human rights education.
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New fire station for Lewiston
Russ Dillingham photographs the building that replaces the Main Street substation.
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Two central Maine football powerhouses meet for Class D title
Preview: Winthrop and Winslow are perennial contenders, but both have long championship droughts.
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Winslow football’s rushing attack ready for challenge of Winthrop defense
The Black Raiders have put up video-game numbers, but to win a Class D title, they must power through a defense better than any they’ve faced.
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Physicality, chemistry drive Winthrop football’s defense in run to state final
The Ramblers have held every opponent to 13 points or less but will be tested by Winslow’s relentless rushing attack.
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Lewiston to name new police chief Monday
The decision comes after a lengthy and publicly scrutinized search for the new leader of Maine’s second-largest police force.
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Lewiston man sentenced for illegally possessing firearm
The 18-month sentence for the gun violation will follow the 42-month state prison sentence Kulmiye Abukar Idris is already serving for gross sexual assault.