The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate, convicted in 2023 of possessing thousands of sexually explicit images of children, was initially accused of breaking the terms of his probation last fall.
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Trump ends protected status for Somalis. What does it mean for Maine?
Some Somali nationals will have to leave the U.S. by March 17, though legal challenges are likely.
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State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race
After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announces his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.
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Maine state lawmaker Kathy Javner dies at 52
Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House representing a string of rural towns in Penobscot County.
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Maine legalized iGaming. Will tribes actually benefit?
Wabanaki chiefs praised Gov. Janet Mills’ move, but the existing gambling landscape and a people’s veto effort add wrinkles to the change.
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Gov. Mills to give tribes exclusive ability to offer online casino games
A national group vowed to launch a people’s veto to overturn the law at the ballot box.
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Sen. Susan Collins breaks with Trump over Venezuela, reasserting War Powers Act
Maine’s senior senator was 1 of 5 Republicans who helped advance the Senate resolution in a rare rebuke of the president. Gov. Janet Mills says the vote was ‘a day late and a dollar short.’
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Trump: Susan Collins ‘should never be elected to office again’
The criticism comes amid a tough reelection battle for Collins.
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Former Portland lawmaker Denise Harlow dies at 55
The former state representative was remembered as ‘a big believer in justice.’
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Maine lawmakers kick off a new session. Tensions are high.
Democrats unveil a slate of bills aimed at lowering everyday costs for families, while Republicans reiterate calls for accountability in a case of alleged fraud involving a health care services provider.