Attorney General William Barr prepares to summarize the special counsel’s findings for lawmakers, many of whom are calling for a public release.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Seniors need more attention and help, Susan Collins says
Speaking to Meals on Wheels backers in Auburn, Maine’s senior senator discusses problems facing aging Mainers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
State hires director for its recreational marijuana program
Scott Lever will report to Erik Gundersen, who leads the state’s new Office of Marijuana Policy.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Democrats: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner emails and phone use raise security concerns
A Trump lawyer, however, says both White House aides are in full compliance.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump abruptly endorses permanent Israeli control of occupied Golan Heights
Trump tweets a major change in U.S. foreign policy that the Israeli prime minister has been pressing him to make.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill seeks to expand Maine’s ranked-choice voting to presidential elections
The legislation would extend the balloting system to the primaries, if political parties choose to adopt them, and presidential general elections.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat
The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Public health experts aim to stop spreading of sludge
Fred Stone says he can’t sell milk from his herd because of exposure to PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer that were found in the sludge he spread on his fields for decades.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans
The Senate Republican Leader said he doesn’t approve of Nick Isgro’s claims about immigrants spreading infectious diseases and is “in the process of taking some actions,” but Isgro says he’s had “a massive outcry of support.”
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard could lose $200 million to build border wall
The Kittery shipyard is among the military installations around the nation that could have money reallocated to build the wall President Trump says is necessary for the nation’s security.