Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rules Carey failed to prove DA contender Neal McLean Jr. did anything wrong.
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Lewiston city councilor seeks state House seat
Robert McCarthy announces intention to take on incumbent Democrat Margaret Craven
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Does Maine law allow LePage to double-dip if he returns as governor?
The Maine attorney general would likely decide whether Paul R. LePage, who receives about $27,000 a year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
State budget negotiations heat up as legislative session draws to a close
Leaders of the Legislature’s budget-writing committee are negotiating the scope of inflation relief checks and other pricey budget proposals, but have just days to cut a deal.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, Politics, The Franklin Journal
Sen. Angus King sees inflation and labor shortage as most serious issues facing Maine
U.S. Sen. Angus King sat down with the Franklin Journal to talk about some of the issues that impact Franklin County and rural regions in Maine.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as 1st Black female Supreme Court justice
She is confirmed 53-47, with 3 Republicans voting in favor, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New York prosecutor asks court to fine Trump $10,000 a day for failing to turn over evidence
The former president is in the process of appealing a February court ruling forcing him to answer questions under oath in the civil investigation but has not appealed a ruling establishing the deadline for him to provide documents.
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U.S. charges Russian oligarch, dismantles cybercrime operation
The indictment against Konstantin Malofeyev, a Russian media baron and founder of a Russian Orthodox news channel, is the first of an oligarch since Russia’s war with Ukraine began in February.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Judge acquits man who says officer waved him into Capitol on Jan. 6
Matthew Martin is the third Capitol riot defendant whose case has been resolved by a trial, but the first to be acquitted of all charges that he faced.
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Republicans block Senate debate on COVID bill, demand votes on immigration
The $10 billion pandemic package is far less than the $22.5 billion President Biden initially sought.