A new OPEGA report did not directly say that the deficiencies contributed to the four child deaths that occurred within a month of each other last summer, sparking its investigation.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine’s senators generally favor US Supreme Court nominees
Voting against Ketanji Brown Jackson’s bid for a Supreme Court seat would mark a break in Pine Tree State tradition.
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Democrats appear united on Jackson, but GOP votes may be elusive
Sen. Joe Manchin’s announcement that he will vote in her favor indicates that she will likely have the support of all 50 Senate Democrats.
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$30 million fund to help lobstermen meet new rules gets strong support in Maine House
An initial 116-18 vote shows bipartisan support for aid to the industry in complying with new federal requirements meant to protect right whales.
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Legal experts praise Supreme Court nominee Jackson’s ‘sterling’ reputation
‘Outstanding, excellent, superior, superb,’ testified the chair of the American Bar Association committee that makes recommendations on federal judges.
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Ukraine president pleads for worldwide public show of support
‘Come to your squares, your streets. Make yourselves visible and heard,’ Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said in English during an emotional video address late Wednesday that was recorded in the dark.
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Moldovan leaders ask Pingree and House delegation for help with refugees, defense
One of Europe’s poorest countries, parts of Moldova are within earshot of Russian shelling of Ukrainian port of Odessa.
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Assistant District Attorney Neil McLean Jr. announces run for district attorney
The Republican is the only official candidate for the position on the ballot for the June primary.
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Maine lawmakers approve extending to-go alcohol sales until 2025
The state Senate passed a bill this week that would allow restaurants and bars to offer alcoholic beverages to go. It awaits the governor’s signature.
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Supreme Court nominee Jackson defends record on 3rd day of confirmation hearings
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the third Black justice, after Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, and the sixth woman.