The president’s joking response raised concerns that he was tacitly encouraging extrajudicial killings and brutality against asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
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Matters of politics, race accompany Red Sox to White House today
Manager Alex Cora and nearly a dozen players are skipping the White House visit to commemorate Boston’s World Series victory.
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Legislative committee rejects bill to allow local sales taxes
The measure to allow municipalities to collect a 1% sales tax is supported by the mayors of some of Maine’s largest cities, but it faces an uncertain fate as it heads to the full Legislature for a vote.
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Maine House passes ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ minors
While opponents said the bill infringes on free speech and parental rights, supporters want Maine to join other states outlawing therapies aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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House panel votes to hold Barr in contempt as Trump asserts privilege to withhold full Mueller report
If the full House agrees with the contempt vote, it could be referred to the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, a Justice Department official who would be likely to defend Barr.
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Drugmakers will have to reveal prices in TV ads
The Trump administration has finalized regulations that will require drug companies to disclose list prices of medications costing more than $35 for a month’s supply.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Lawmakers hear debate that shows sharp divide over renewable-energy bill
The new law would require increasing the percentage of electricity that Mainers get from biomass, solar, wind and other renewable sources.
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Vaccine bill again splits Maine House and Senate over religious exemption
The House votes to restore a ban on religious exemptions for vaccinations required for school-age children, bouncing the measure back to the Senate.
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Maine House passes bill requiring MaineCare to pay for abortions
If approved by the Senate and signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill will add Maine to the 15 states that allow state tax funds to be spent on abortion services.
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Maine lawmakers consider fines for not clearing snow off your car
The proposal would prohibit people from driving 40 mph or faster on a public road with “solid precipitation” on their vehicle.