Referencing a debunked rumor that the shooter was transgender, Heather Ann Sprague of Cushing says ‘Its obvious he was brainwashed in school by liberal teachers to think he shouldn’t be a male.’
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Francis Quinn, longtime State House reporter, dies at 70
From 1981 to 2009, Quinn was a fixture in Maine, where lawmakers and others described him as a quiet and humble observer with a deep knowledge of state politics.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers
A Portland city councilor says the governor has ‘largely ignored’ the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administration’s response ‘absolutely abysmal.’
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Republican congressional candidates differ on whether U.S. should aid Ukraine
In Maine’s 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Elections officials fight misinformation about Maine’s voting security
Voter fraud has been rare and identifiable in the state because of paper ballots and individual voter histories.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Vacant and newly filled election clerk jobs are a concern ahead of Maine primaries
Municipalities are trying to fill several top local election jobs that are vacant due to retirements or harassment.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S., South Korea will consider expanded military drills to deter North
North Korea could well respond angrily to Saturday’s announcement.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pennsylvania Senate Republican primary is likely headed for recount
The race pits 2 millionaires who moved to Pennsylvania in order to run for the Senate: heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state’s website.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jan. 6 panel asks Republican lawmaker to testify about Capitol tour he led
Republicans had previously said there were no groups in the Capitol in the days just prior to the attack, but the committee says its evidence shows otherwise.