Abrams, the first black woman in U.S. history to win a major party gubernatorial nomination, speaks to 900 in Portland.
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Democrats ask Republicans to help remove Trump, ‘protect our democracy’
The House prosecutors, followed by the president’s lawyers, each have 24 hours spread out over 3 days to present their cases.
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Analysis: How much power does Chief Justice Roberts have in the impeachment trial?
In prior trials, the two chief justices took different tacks, leaving Roberts the ability to pave his own way.
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Saying ‘We are not Washington,’ Mills calls on lawmakers to work together
In her ‘State of the State’ address, the governor seeks support for increasing funding for higher education and broadband infrastructure, hiring more child welfare workers and creating a state-based health insurance marketplace.
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House upholds veto of bill to let candidates put their nicknames on ballot
Rep. ‘Billy Bob’ Faulkingham, the bill’s sponsor, says many voters in his district wouldn’t recognize his given name.
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Bloomberg shifts TV ads to target impeachment, vulnerable Republican senators
Bloomberg is focusing impeachment ads in states with vulnerable Republican senators, including Maine.
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McConnell eases impeachment rules, under pressure from Republicans including Collins
As the trial goes deep into the night, Republicans reject Democratic efforts to subpoena documents, including from the White House and the State Department.
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Trump team, Republicans make backup plans to keep Bolton from testifying
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has opposed calling any witnesses in the trial.
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Planned Parenthood endorses Gideon over Sen. Collins for Senate
Planned Parenthood says Collins ‘turned her back’ on women, citing her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
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Bill aims to avert large fines in Maine’s hands-free cellphone law
In addition to clarifying that the fine for a first offense is $50, not $170, the bill would make it illegal to use a handheld cellphone while driving through a parking lot.