The court began its new term on Monday, when several conservative justices seemed skeptical of wetlands regulation in a case that tests the reach of the Clean Water Act beyond rivers, lakes and streams.
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Oath Keepers planned an ‘armed rebellion’ on Jan. 6, prosecutor says as trial starts
Five men are accused of a weekslong plot to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Shying from Donald Trump, ex-Maine Gov. Paul LePage seeks job back
When then-Gov. Paul LePage endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016, LePage credited himself as a prototype for the insurgent candidate
Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Sen. Angus King endorses Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for second term
The independent praises Maine’s Democratic governor for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inElection 2022, News, Politics
Ad Watch: LePage ad claims big budget increase under Mills
In ‘Maine Choices,’ former Gov. Paul LePage claims Gov. Janet Mills’ budget was 580% higher than inflation. It’s true, but that isn’t as damning as the Republican challenger would like you to believe.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Chesterville residents vie for selectman’s position
Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
It’s at least the second legal challenge this week to the sweeping debt-relief proposal laid out by President Biden in late August.
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Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign
Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
LePage says Gov. Mills’ policies have fueled drug use, crime
Gov. Janet Mills defended her support for harm reduction efforts such as needle exchanges and anti-overdose medication, and Democrats said former Gov. Paul LePage put people at risk by opposing such measures.
Posted inElection 2022
First gubernatorial debate is coming: Got a question?
The first debate between Maine’s three candidates for governor will take place at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Watch it livestreamed here.