Democratic Gov. Janet Mills was initially skeptical about a bill that would have added 40 cents a gallon to carbon fuels and Democratic lawmakers abandoned the bill in committee amid Republican-led opposition.
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Congressional candidate touted debunked myths, but now says it was a mistake
Ed Thelander, who is running against U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, repeated debunked social media rumors about litter boxes being placed in schools for students who dress and behave like cats.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump plea to step into Mar-a-Lago case
His team was asking the justices to permit a special master to review about 100 documents with classified markings.
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video
Former President Donald Trump is almost certain to fight the subpoena and decline to testify.
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Trump worker told FBI about moving Mar-a-Lago boxes on ex-president’s orders
The employee told federal agents about moving boxes at Mar-a-Lago at the explicit direction of Donald Trump after a subpoena seeking the return of all classified material.
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RSU 10 holding hearing on school construction project
Residents of the seven towns will vote on the issue Nov. 8.
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Photo: Lewiston prepares for early voters
Casting ballots begins Thursday at City Hall.
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Federal watchdog probes whether Florida used COVID aid to fund migrant flight
The probe comes roughly a month after Florida flew dozens of migrants, including children, from Texas to Massachusetts.
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New hearing expected to show Trump was warned of violence on Jan. 6
The Jan. 6 committee plans to present evidence that corroborates testimony that President Donald Trump was briefed on brewing violence that day, yet sought to stoke the conflict.
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Sen. Collins set for top Republican spot on Defense appropriations panel
Collins would fill two roles performed simultaneously in the current Congress by Richard C. Shelby of Alabama, who is retiring after this year.