The two-day convention began Friday in Bangor and culminates Saturday with a speech by Gov. Janet Mills.
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Economy tops Maine voters’ list of concerns
Economic concerns have overtaken COVID-19 as the most important issue facing Maine for first time since the outbreak.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Legislature upholds 5 vetoes by Gov. Mills of wide-ranging bills
Gov. Janet Mills has never had a veto overridden.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rick Lawrence sworn in as Maine’s first Black Supreme Judicial Court justice
The longtime district court judge said he will bring a strong perspective that the state’s highest court makes legal decisions that affect people’s everyday lives.
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New book: Gov. Mills thought President Trump was ‘having a nervous breakdown’ during one call with governors
The anecdote appears in a new book by two New York Times journalists that will be released next week.
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Gov. Mills tests positive for COVID-19
The governor, who has been vaccinated and boosted, said she will monitor her symptoms and isolate for at least five days.
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Gov. Mills’ opposition halts tribal sovereignty bill
The Legislature adjourns without funding the legislation, though it’s possible leadership could call another session before lawmakers reconvene May 9 to take up vetoes.
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Maine launches website to explain relief check rules
The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
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Maine lawmakers approve $1.2 billion state budget
The Legislature easily passed a budget proposal on Tuesday, including funds to send $850 checks to more than 850,000 Mainers.
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Orrington church suing the governor for pandemic restrictions says its case still matters
Calvary Chapel Bangor is still suing the governor for pandemic restrictions on religious gatherings that haven’t been in effect for more than a year.