Kathryn Kimball Mizelle was confirmed to the federal bench with only Republican votes and had a ‘Not Qualified’ rating from the American Bar Association because she lacked experience.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Legislature approves reimbursing towns that allow retail marijuana sales
The bill aims to increase the number of municipalities participating in the adult-use program.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics, Sports
Maine House advances bill to legalize sports betting
The bill would grant Maine’s tribes with exclusive rights to operate all mobile sports betting in the state, while casino operators would be allowed to conduct in-person sports betting.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden vie for campaign cash
The two leading congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District have similar war chests heading into a tough race.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New York lieutenant governor resigns after arrest in federal probe
Facing charges including bribery, fraud, conspiracy and falsification of records, Brian Benjamin pleaded not guilty Tuesday at an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Seth Carey loses case against district attorney hopeful
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rules Carey failed to prove DA contender Neal McLean Jr. did anything wrong.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston city councilor seeks state House seat
Robert McCarthy announces intention to take on incumbent Democrat Margaret Craven
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Does Maine law allow LePage to double-dip if he returns as governor?
The Maine attorney general would likely decide whether Paul R. LePage, who receives about $27,000 a year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.
Posted inMaine, Politics
State budget negotiations heat up as legislative session draws to a close
Leaders of the Legislature’s budget-writing committee are negotiating the scope of inflation relief checks and other pricey budget proposals, but have just days to cut a deal.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Politics, The Franklin Journal
Sen. Angus King sees inflation and labor shortage as most serious issues facing Maine
U.S. Sen. Angus King sat down with the Franklin Journal to talk about some of the issues that impact Franklin County and rural regions in Maine.