The two Republican candidates told seniors at the Franco Center that Maine and the nation need change.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump, demanding he testify
It is unclear how Trump and his legal team will respond to the subpoena.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Fayette voters to consider funding for high-speed internet, Starling Hall renovations
In-person voting is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Fayette Central School at 2023 Main St.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Politics
Study group recommends stricter policies on access to prisoner phone calls
A legislative study group is recommending that Maine take steps to prevent police and prosecutors from having access to calls between lawyers and their clients in jail.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump signed legal documents that he knew included false voter fraud numbers, judge says
A federal judge says former president Donald Trump signed legal documents that he knew included false voter fraud numbers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
What is the strategic oil reserve, and can it lower gas prices?
With Election Day on the horizon and gas prices rising, President Biden proposes releasing another 15 million barrels of oil.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Mayors warn that Paul LePage will hurt Maine cities if he wins governor’s race
Trio of Democrats say Gov. Janet Mills has helped fund municipalities since taking office, while LePage reduced their funding during his two terms.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Steele dossier source acquitted, in loss for special counsel John Durham
Durham, who was asked by Attorney General William P. Barr in 2019 to review the FBI’s investigation of the Trump campaign in 2016, is sure to face renewed pressure to wrap up his work following the verdict.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Would Portland’s minimum wage proposal be good for restaurant workers?
Question D would raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2025 – and it also would eliminate the tip credit. Whether that would be good for workers or not is being hotly debated.