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Nancy Pelosi, Jerrold Nadler, Adam Schiff, Sylvia Garcia, Val Demings, Zoe Lofgren

Democratic impeachment managers will need some Republicans’ help

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has negotiated with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to ensure there will be a vote after opening arguments on whether to call witnesses.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Group fighting to retain vaccination law tops $58,000 in donations

by Dennis Hoey January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

The group opposes Question 1, which would overturn Maine’s new law eliminating certain exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements.

Elections, News, Politics

Gideon says she won’t take money from corporate PACS in Maine’s Senate race

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign notes that Gideon has already accepted corporate donations through Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer’s PAC.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees

by Kevin Miller January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.

Paul Irving, Cheryl Johnson, Jerrold Nadler, Adam Schiff

Nation & World, News, Politics

In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.

Politics

Biden says he’d consider Kamala Harris ‘for anything’ she wants

by Bryan Anderson Tribune News Service January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

The former vice president tells the Sacramento Bee’s podcast that Harris is ‘qualified to be president’ and ‘an incredible talent with unlimited potential.’

Nation & World, Politics

Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can’t win

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE, STEVE PEOPLES and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press January 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Just six candidates gather in Des Moines, each eager to seize a dose of momentum on national TV before Iowa’s Feb. 3 caucuses.

Local & State, News, Politics, Times Record, Uncategorized

Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers

by Megan Gray January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.