Critics say election reformers ought to take a look at alternative voting systems before endorsing the one Maine adopted.
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Ousted ambassador to Ukraine tells Congress that Trump pressured State Department to remove her
Marie Yovanovitch says associates of the president’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani could have been financially threatened by her anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine.
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Appeals court rules House should get Trump financial records
The case is one of several working its way through courts in which Trump is fighting with Congress over records.
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Arrest of Giuliani associates ensnares ‘Congressman 1’
Former Rep. Pete Sessions, a Texas Republican, who has been contemplating a comeback, says he will vigorously defend himself against any allegations of wrongdoing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Sara Gideon brings her US Senate campaign to Lewiston
A handpicked group told the Freeport Democrat at a Thursday roundtable that coping with the high cost of medication is difficult for many seniors.
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House Democrats subpoena Energy Secretary Rick Perry in impeachment probe
He is asked to provide documents related to a Ukrainian state-owned energy company as well as his involvement in a July call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Dale Crafts formally declares candidacy for US House seat
Crafts says his backers include former Gov. Paul LePage and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody.
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Campaign finance charges against Giuliani associates add pressure on Trump
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, both from Florida, are accused of taking part in a scheme to funnel foreign money to candidates for federal and state office.
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Collins: Turkish strike consequence of Trump’s Syria pullout
Republican Sen. Susan Collins is reiterating criticism of President Donald Trump’s decision to remove troops from Syria as Turkey begins a military offensive in the northern part of the country
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Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020
They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.