Two House Democrats and two House Republicans introduced the Keep America Open Act.
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Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Former NASCAR driver seeks to unseat Jared Golden
Austin Theriault of Fort Kent enters 2nd Congressional District race, adding to the growing field of Republicans looking to challenge the three-term incumbent.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Former President Jimmy Carter makes appearance at peanut festival ahead of his 99th birthday
The Carter Center shared video of the former president and his wife, Rosalynn, taking a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival in their Georgia hometown.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of 8 public guardianship deaths
Legislators want to know why they weren’t informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next month.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean and what’s next?
Here’s a look at what’s ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Local & State, News
Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won’t happen.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds cash, $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say
The latest indictment is unrelated to the earlier charges that alleged he accepted lavish gifts to pressure government officials on behalf of a Florida doctor.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute to John McCain in Arizona next week
The issue of preserving democracy is expected to be a key theme in Biden’s reelection campaign.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Western Maine lawmaker leaps into congressional race
Mike Soboleski is the second Republican to challenge Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat.