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Published
February 5, 2019

Protesters rally at State House as lawmakers seek solution to ban on CBD products

More than 100 people turn out to protest the state's removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduces a bill to legalize sales of cannabidiol in Maine.
Published
February 5, 2019

Maine Senate confirms Michael Sauschuck as public safety commissioner

A former Portland police chief and officer, Sauschuck was one of 5 Cabinet nominees to be confirmed on Tuesday, overcoming Republican criticism of his stance on gun-control issues.
Published
February 5, 2019

After Super Bowl win, Patriots players say they won’t visit White House

The NBA champion Golden State Warriors met with Barack Obama this year instead.
Published
February 4, 2019

Two more join Mills’ staff as senior policy advisers

Mary Anne Turowski previously worked as a lobbyist for the state employees union, and Tom Abello headed external affairs at the Maine chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
Published
February 4, 2019

Mills nominates outdoorsman to Board of Environmental Protection

Robert Duchesne, a former 6-term Democratic lawmaker from Hudson, is an outdoor columnist and registered Maine Guide who chaired the environmental and fish and wildlife committees during his legislative tenure.

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Published
February 1, 2019

Sen. Collins took in personal best $1.8 million in campaign funds in 4th quarter

Her campaign committee says it made a push for donations in late 2018, after Collins' vote in support of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, to send a message that she would be a strong candidate in 2020.
Published
February 1, 2019

Conservative critics target Portland for its support of asylum seekers

Portland's mayor and city councilors fire back after a Fox talk show host says the city has itself to blame for a surge in immigrants who need shelter.
Published
February 1, 2019

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey joins the 2020 presidential race

The Democratic senator and former mayor from New Jersey has established himself as a business-friendly liberal.
Published
January 31, 2019

Mills to outline her first state budget proposal before Legislature Feb. 11

Few details have emerged, Mills has vowed that her move to expand Medicaid, at an estimated cost of $50 million a year, will be funded without increasing taxes.
Published
January 31, 2019

Rep. Pingree invites climate-change whistleblower to State of the Union

Falmouth native Joel Clement says Interior Department officials retaliated against him in 2017 for his outspoken comments on the threat posed by climate change.