The nation’s high court soon will consider an appeal in a similar case in Colorado and that decision is widely expected to determine the outcome in Maine, too.
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New Hampshire residents want better answers from 2024 candidates on opioid crisis
Some say they’re dissatisfied with how the Republicans competing in Tuesday’s primary have focused on the border and law enforcement instead of treatment and recovery.
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New Hampshire Republican debate is canceled after Haley, Trump decline to participate
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley face an uphill climb against the candidacy of Donald Trump, who swept the Iowa caucuses and is looking to secure another decisive win that supporters hope will all but end the nomination fight.
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Jury selection begins for penalty phase of Donald Trump’s defamation trial
At a May trial, a jury found that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, and a jury awarded her $5 million.
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Trump glowers and gestures in court, then leaves to campaign as sex abuse defamation trial opens
At a May trial, a jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, and a jury awarded her $5 million.
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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump
Ramaswamy said he made the decision after determining there was no path forward for him in the race.
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Trump notches commanding win in Iowa; DeSantis edges Haley for second place
The Republican contest moves swiftly to New Hampshire, which will hold the first-in-the-nation primary on Jan. 23.
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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after finishing 6th in Iowa
Another competitor, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, also dropped out of the race Monday night after finishing fourth.
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Trump set to face jury over sex abuse and defamation claims
Trump is expected at the trial Tuesday. The trial is expected to last several days.
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Rep. Jared Golden’s office vandalized with message urging cease-fire in Gaza
In a statement, the Democratic congressman reaffirmed his support for Israel. The incident was reported to Bangor police.