The former president said in a court filing Tuesday that Secretary of State Shenna Bellows doesn’t have the authority to remove him from the ballot and ‘acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner.’
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck on Cony Road in Augusta
The incident on Saturday took place a short distance from where three pedestrians were struck and killed in 2021.
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Police charge 5 people, seize thousands of plants in illegal pot operations at central Maine residences
Sheriff’s deputies first made arrests at a residence in China Saturday before state police made several more Tuesday afternoon.
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Pedestrian injured after being struck by vehicle on Cony Road in Augusta
An accident report described the man’s injuries as serious.
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Guns, housing, budget among top issues as Maine Legislature starts second session
Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.
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State police determine that Bar Harbor death was not suspicious
Police provide few details but say there is no danger to the public.
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Maine welcomes 1st babies of 2024
A Bangor hospital appears to have delivered the state’s first baby of the new year.
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An icy plunge into the Atlantic raises money for Special Olympics
The 36th annual Lobster Dip attracted about 600 dippers and thousands of onlookers – and raised at least $190,000.
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Cleanup work continues at Hathaway Creative Center in Waterville after damaging flood
Water flooded the parking lot and got into the basement of the building at 10 Water St. in the city’s South End during a powerful rain and wind storm Dec. 18 that submerged several vehicles in the parking lot.
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Maine’s minimum wage gets a lift
While the new statewide minimum wage is $14.15 an hour, up from $13.80 in 2023, Portland’s minimum wage is now $15 an hour, up from $14.