No hugs, no barbs: Biden and Putin just get down to business

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June 16, 2021

No hugs, no barbs: Biden and Putin just get down to business

The 2 leaders, meeting in a summit, agree to return their ambassadors to their posts and work on a nuclear treaty, but split on cyber and ransomware attacks.
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June 16, 2021

Senate approves bill to replace CMP, Versant Power with consumer-owned utility

The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
Published
June 15, 2021

Bill to establish an eviction mediation program in Maine moves ahead

The House gave initial approval to L.D. 1508 Tuesday, and the House and Senate were expected to pass the amended bill this week.
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June 15, 2021

New emails show Trump efforts to pressure Justice Department to overturn election

The emails citing conspiracy theories were sent to then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.
Published
June 15, 2021

House rejects popular elections for Maine’s constitutional officers

Maine is among a handful of states whose constitutional officers are chosen by lawmakers, not in general elections.
Published
June 15, 2021

Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin

Biden’s European tour has aimed to restore U.S. partnerships that were damaged under former President Trump, who openly invited what American intelligence services said was Russian interference in U.S. political campaigns.
Published
June 15, 2021

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for comparing safety masks and the Holocaust

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is apologizing after recent comments comparing the required wearing of safety masks in the House to the horrors of the Holocaust
Published
June 14, 2021

Juneteenth is declared an official state holiday in Maine

Maine joins a growing list of states to make June 19 an official holiday, although the closure of Maine state offices won't start until next year.
Published
June 14, 2021

Ex-Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, now a Mainer, marched on the Capitol on Jan. 6

The former Californian, who's been called 'Putin's favorite congressman,' confirmed he was at the march to protest the 'stolen election' but said he urged fellow protesters not to storm the Capitol.
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June 14, 2021

Bill to end state police data-gathering unit fails decisively in Senate

The House had passed the measure to end funding for the Maine Information and Analysis Center, which was created in the wake of 9/11, but the 29-6 vote in the Senate effectively kills the legislation.