The Democrat graduated recently from the University of Maine School of Law, and said post-law school work that begins next week requires him to leave the Legislature.
Jeff Ham
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New York’s true nursing home death toll cloaked in secrecy
The state’s coronavirus death toll in nursing homes, already among the highest in the nation, could actually be a significant undercount.
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States strain to carry out Trump order on unemployment aid
Governors and state labor department officials are scrambling to figure out if it is feasible to implement the president’s executive order to partially extend enhanced unemployment insurance for millions of Americans.
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Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after Secret Service shoots man near White House
A 51-year-old man reportedly approached a uniformed Secret Service officer just blocks from the White House and told the officer he had a weapon.
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Isaias heads for Maine with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical downpours are expected locally and there could also be some stronger wind gusts late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
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Trump calls off Florida segment of Republican National Convention
The president cites a ‘flare-up’ of the coronavirus, but some delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to formally renominate him on Aug. 24.
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Biden unveils caregiver plan, says Trump ‘quit’ on country
The Democratic presidential candidate promises to spend $775 billion over 10 years to increase tax credits for low-income families, bolster care-giving services for seniors and provide preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
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Fourteen injured in shooting outside Chicago funeral home
The shooting comes as the Department of Homeland Security plans to deploy dozens of federal agents to Chicago to deal with an increase in violent crime in the city.
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Max Linn cleared for U.S. Senate race after challenge is withdrawn
Former Republican state Sen. Mary Small had challenged the independent candidate’s nominating petitions, but dropped the challenge Friday.
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Downeaster to make more runs daily between Maine and Boston starting Monday
The Amtrak line, which suspended service on April 13, will start making 4 round trips between Brunswick and Boston as part of its service restoration.