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January 20, 2019

Solar-panel plan for Blaine House sends a message

Maine's new governor solicits proposals for what's likely to be a visible affirmation of renewable energy.
Published
January 20, 2019

‘New era’ looms for Maine and its tribes

The governor kindles hope, but tensions linger over the role she played as attorney general in regard to sovereignty issues.
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January 20, 2019

Clean-energy agenda sees power surge in Augusta

With the shift in political priorities, lawmakers propose dozens of bills, including 'a bold idea': A Green New Deal.
Published
January 19, 2019

Augusta gun show attendees fire back at proposed firearm legislation

Enthusiasts, advocacy groups and vendors balked at proposed changes while attending Saturday's show at the Augusta Civic Center.
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January 18, 2019

Mueller’s office refutes report that Trump told lawyer to lie to Congress

The unprecedented public statement regarding its evidence in the Russia probe says the explosive report by BuzzFeed News is inaccurate.
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January 18, 2019

Sen. King resumes treatment for prostate cancer but won’t slow down

The independent senator says he's expected to recover fully and his schedule won't be affected.
Published
January 18, 2019

Advocates think bill to end most exemptions from childhood vaccinations has a shot

Maine has the nation's 7th-highest rate of non-medical opt-outs and high rates of infectious diseases like whooping cough.
Published
January 17, 2019

Unemployment a maze for federal workers during shutdown

Some are hesitant to apply, knowing they will have to pay back the unemployment benefits when they finally return to work.
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January 17, 2019

Mills names former House Speaker Hannah Pingree to head new office of innovation

Pingree says Maine's Office of Innovation and the Future will look for solutions in early-childhood education, the opioid crisis, broadband expansion and other areas.
Published
January 17, 2019

This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes

Maine's new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers' agenda calls for more state spending.