Jackson thinks state government is not addressing the real problems facing Maine citizens, especially people living in rural areas.
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Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
In a historic verdict, a jury found former President Trump guilty on all 34 counts against him in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments.
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Justice Alito rejects calls to quit some Supreme Court cases because of flag controversies
Justice Samuel Alito won’t step aside from cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.
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Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
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Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony
Jurors, who will resume deliberations Thursday, also asked to rehear at least part of the judge’s instructions meant to guide them on the law.
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Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House
Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine’s 1st Congressional District.
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Biden campaign edges in on Trump trial media frenzy with De Niro outside court
The Trump campaign called the event an admission that the trial is political and that the Biden campaign is struggling.
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Trump makes sweeping promises of tax cuts, project approvals to donors in audacious fundraising
The former president is testing the boundaries of federal campaign finance laws as he presses for donations in the multimillions of dollars from the wealthiest Republicans.
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Right-wing protest banner adds new wrinkle to Maine flag referendum
The Appeal to Heaven flag, which has come to symbolize Christian nationalism and the false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, bears a strong resemblance to the 1901 Maine flag that could become the state’s official flag in November.
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Judge won’t restrict Trump statements that could endanger law officers in classified records case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said that prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team didn’t give defense lawyers adequate time to discuss the request before it was filed Friday evening.