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Commission begins studying shortage of long-term care workers in Maine
A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.
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Sole GOP challenger to Susan Collins quits amid party pressure
Fairfield’s Derek Levasseur said heavy pressure from Maine Republican leaders squelched his effort to snatch GOP backing from the four-term senator in next June’s primary.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
NOAA’s chief scientist to investigate why agency backed Trump over experts on Dorian
The organization’s head said he is investigating whether the agency’s response to Trump’s tweets constituted a violation of NOAA policies and ethics.
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Trump calls off secret meeting with Taliban, Afghan leaders
He tweets Saturday that he has ‘called off peace negotiations’ following a Taliban attack in Kabul that killed a U.S. soldier.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Susan Collins says her longevity in the Senate benefits Maine
If the Republican wins a fifth term next year, she would be in line to chair the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Uncategorized
Gov. Mills allows ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential elections
The bill will become law without her signature, but it will not take effect in time for ranked-choice voting to be used in Maine’s new March presidential primary next year.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump campaign names LePage honorary chairman in Maine
Joe Turcotte, the Republican National Committee’s director for Maine, will serve as the campaign’s state director.
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Trump proposal could end food stamps benefits for 44,000 Mainers, state says
The Mills administration estimates that 27% of Maine residents who now receive the assistance would be affected by the White House plan to eliminate automatic enrollment.
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Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage hints he may run again in 2022
During a call-in segment on a Skowhegan radio show, the Republican says he is ‘halfway there’ to declaring another run.