LEWISTON — The Lewiston Republican City Committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. The guest speaker is congressional candidate Blaine Richardson of Belfast. Richardson is a 30-year Navy veteran who retired as a captain. For more information, call 332-4768.
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For the most part, legislators reported for votes
AUGUSTA — There’s a political adage that nobody cares about government when it works like it’s supposed to. Still, it’s worth noting that for the most part, Maine’s elected representatives in Augusta showed up when they were called on for their most important task: voting. According to figures released by the House and Senate offices […]
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LePage’s legal counsel shipping out with Navy to Afghanistan
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage is expected to appoint a new chief legal counsel next week in the wake of the resignation Thursday of Michael Cianchette, who is shipping out to Afghanistan soon for a tour with the U.S. Navy Reserve. Cianchette, who joined the LePage administration as deputy legal counsel days after the 2010 […]
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LePage: Taxes, regulation and energy costs affect economic growth
JAY — Taxes, regulation and energy are the primary issues that face the State of Maine and economic development, Gov. Paul LePage told area chamber of commerce members and guests Friday. Speaking at the Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls chamber meeting at LaFleur’s Restaurant, LePage said until the tax structure is changed, energy costs lowered […]
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Michaud, Pingree sponsor bill requiring 2-person train crews
PORTLAND — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud on Friday introduced a bill that would mandate a minimum crew of two for freight trains in the aftermath of a runaway train derailment that killed 47 people in Canada. Canadian transportation officials already issued a directive banning solo-operator crews for trains hauling dangerous materials following the July 6 derailment […]
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Blaine Richardson seeking GOP nod in Maine’s 2nd District
AUGUSTA — Blaine Richardson, the conservative former Navy captain who ran unsuccessfully in 2012 for the GOP’s nomination for Maine’s 2nd U.S. District, will run for Congress again, according to an announcement from the candidate. Richardson’s intention to run for the office currently held by Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud has been well-known to watchful eyes […]
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Collins the only Republican supporting $54 billion transportation bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was the only Senate Republican who voted for a $54 billion measure for transportation, housing and community development grants Thursday. The Senate Republicans killed it because it exceeded the spending limits required under automatic budget cuts that are the product of Washington’s failure to deal with its fiscal problems. […]
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U.S. lawmakers warn of repercussions after Russia grants Snowden asylum
MOSCOW — Edward Snowden, the fugitive former U.S. security contractor, left the transit zone at Moscow’s international airport Thursday after Russian authorities granted him temporary asylum. Anatoly Kucherena, an attorney for Snowden, said documents were issued Thursday allowing Snowden to live and work in Russia for up to one year while his application for permanent […]
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LePage says Democrats are fighting to deny school choice
AUGUSTA — Senate President Justin Alfond’s criticism of Baxter Academy for Technology and Science in the Bangor Daily News last week drew a pointed response Wednesday from Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who told Alfond, a Democrat, in a letter that “attacking a public charter school that provides choice for Maine students reeks of hypocrisy.” LePage, […]
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Maine state workers ratify labor deal
AUGUSTA (AP) — For the first time in more than two years, Maine’s primary state employees union has a new contract. The Kennebec Journal (http://bit.ly/13lbMrM ) reported that members of the Maine State Employees Union voted by a wide margin on Tuesday to ratify a two-year agreement that includes a pair of 1 percent wage […]