A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.
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Sole GOP challenger to Susan Collins quits amid party pressure
Fairfield’s Derek Levasseur said heavy pressure from Maine Republican leaders squelched his effort to snatch GOP backing from the four-term senator in next June’s primary.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
NOAA’s chief scientist to investigate why agency backed Trump over experts on Dorian
The organization’s head said he is investigating whether the agency’s response to Trump’s tweets constituted a violation of NOAA policies and ethics.
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Trump calls off secret meeting with Taliban, Afghan leaders
He tweets Saturday that he has ‘called off peace negotiations’ following a Taliban attack in Kabul that killed a U.S. soldier.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Susan Collins says her longevity in the Senate benefits Maine
If the Republican wins a fifth term next year, she would be in line to chair the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Uncategorized
Gov. Mills allows ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential elections
The bill will become law without her signature, but it will not take effect in time for ranked-choice voting to be used in Maine’s new March presidential primary next year.
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Trump campaign names LePage honorary chairman in Maine
Joe Turcotte, the Republican National Committee’s director for Maine, will serve as the campaign’s state director.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Trump proposal could end food stamps benefits for 44,000 Mainers, state says
The Mills administration estimates that 27% of Maine residents who now receive the assistance would be affected by the White House plan to eliminate automatic enrollment.
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Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage hints he may run again in 2022
During a call-in segment on a Skowhegan radio show, the Republican says he is ‘halfway there’ to declaring another run.
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Deadline nears for Mills to decide on ranked-choice voting for president
The governor has until midnight Friday to act on a bill to extend Maine’s ranked-choice voting system to presidential elections and primaries. She can sign it, veto it or let it become law without her signature.