The campaign has named BJ McCollister, Amy Cookson, Jonathan Asen and Matt Moonen to lead the reelection effort in Maine.
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Maine Turnpike officials weigh organizational changes suggested in scathing report
The executive director and chair of the board of directors said they are reviewing recommendations from an outside arbitrator and believe many of them would be good steps.
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Two men in stable condition after crash involving garbage truck, Jeep in Fairfield
The International garbage truck hit the Jeep Gladiator and flipped onto its side on Norridgewock Road, police said.
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Deaths of 2 people killed in Hancock County fire considered suspicious
The victims have been identified as Marie Robbins, of Great Pond, and Ryan Devisme, of Aurora.
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Gov. Mills, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to speak this weekend at Colby College graduation ceremonies
The Waterville college is set to honor Mills and five others Saturday, and the college’s commencement ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday on the lawn in front of Miller Library.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield man killed in motorcycle crash remembered as ‘miracle’ for recovery, kindness
Brock Peters, 29, overcame opioid addiction and then dedicated himself to helping others recover.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Residents add $85,000, pass Hallowell-area school district’s $29.9 million budget to referendum
The $85,000 budget addition accounts for a civil rights coordinator, which several residents said is necessary in the district to combat bullying.
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Biden nominates Maine judge to serve on federal appeals court in Boston
Superior Justice Julia Lipez has been selected to join the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which handles cases from Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Rhode Island.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills joined White House state dinner with Biden, Kenyan leader
Gov. Janet Mills was invited to the state dinner in honor of the president of Kenya.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Business group objects to proposed rules for new paid family leave law
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce says employers who want to eventually opt out of the program by offering their own paid leave benefit still would have to pay into the fund for 16 months.