In a brief statement, the House Intelligence Committee said the interview would be moved to Feb. 28.
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LePage’s deal for psychiatric center in Bangor leaves state with ‘a hornet’s nest’
The lease obligates the state to pay $11.3 million over 30 years for a facility that was supposed to cost $2 million to $3 million to build,
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Bill calls for 4 mental health centers to be alternative to emergency rooms
The National Alliance on Mental Illness backs the measure calling for four ‘assessment centers’ for stays as long as three days.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to president’s speech
While Sen. Collins and Reps. Pingree and Golden find areas to agree with Trump, Sen. King says the president’s actions will be what really matter.
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World Bank critic may be its next leader
David Malpass’ nomination would fit President Trump’s pattern of tapping officials to lead institutions whose missions they’ve questioned.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.