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Millions pour in to groups fighting, supporting western Maine power line

by Associated Press April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

The goal of the New England Clean Energy Connect is to bring 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Local & State, News, Politics

Lawmaker wants new state department to protect Maine kids

by Scott Thistle April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham makes his proposal in response to children’s deaths that exposed weaknesses in Maine’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect.

Local & State, News, Politics

Police say bill to eliminate intelligence unit would make Maine less safe

by Matt Byrne April 12, 2021April 13, 2021

But critics say the more than $1 million used to fund the Maine Information and Analysis Center would be better used for other programs.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Legislation would allow unenrolled voters to cast ballots in Maine party primaries

by Scott Thistle April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

The bill is one of several that would increase voter participation in primaries or streamline the balloting process by rescheduling the newly created presidential primary from March to June.

Nation / World, Politics

Biden to tap Trump foes for immigration posts amid border surge

by Jordan Fabian Bloomberg April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

Biden has selected Chris Magnus, the police chief from Tucson, Ariz., to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine lawmaker criticized for racist email

by Rob Wolfe April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, referred to COVID-19 as the ‘China virus’ in an email to an Asian-American resident, and downplayed the disease’s seriousness.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump’s power to shape national debate wanes

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

Since he was barred from Twitter and other platforms, he can no longer speak directly to large swaths of his audience.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Finance commissioner details breakdowns, rising cost of state’s payroll software system

by Kevin Miller April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee is considering whether to open an investigation into a technology upgrade that has cost the state more than $34 million to date and is years behind schedule.