The conservative and controversial Republican served eight years in the Blaine House before being term-limited in 2019, and his entrance into the race all but guarantees a feisty campaign against Gov. Janet Mills.
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In Maine, Jill Biden celebrates a day of independence from COVID-19
The first lady visits Portland Head Light to mark the July Fourth holiday, celebrated this year with less fear of the novel coronavirus.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Former Gov. Paul LePage, who is running for his old office, remains an active voter in Florida
In violation of Florida election law, LePage, who is registeredto vote in Maine, failed to notify Flagler County that he is no longer a resident of that state, where he registered to vote in 2019.
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Supporters of tribal gaming bill fail to override Mills veto
The House voted 80-53 to override the governor’s opposition to a bill restoring gaming rights lost in a 1980 legal settlement with the state, short of the two-thirds margin needed.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Pelosi names Republican Liz Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has threatened to strip Republicans of committee assignments if they accept an appointment from the House speaker.
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Mainers earning less than $75,000 could get $300 ‘hazard payment’ checks
The COVID Disaster Relief Payment Fund is part of an $8.5 billion budget proposal the full Legislature is expected to vote on Wednesday.
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Blinken, Lapid meet in Rome amid reset U.S.-Israel relations
Israel’s new government seems intent on staying engaged in Iran talks.
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Bipartisan infrastructure deal back on track after walk-back
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney says he believed there’s sufficient support in the Senate to reach the 60-vote threshold to overcome a potential filibuster and pass the bipartisan package.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Former U.S. Senate candidate, found not guilty of Fairfield domestic violence charges, eyes return to politics
Derek Levasseur went to trial in March and was found not guilty for domestic violence assault charges stemming from an incident in Fairfield in December 2019.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Pence says he’s proud of his role certifying 2020 election results
Former Vice President Mike Pence is defending his role in certifying the results of the 2020 election for Pres. Biden and says he is proud of his own actions on Jan. 6.