DeBlasio’s exit further winnows the extensive Democratic field.
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Council candidates tackle growth, homeless shelter in Portland forum
Five candidates are running for the open seat representing District 3 on the Portland City Council.
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Mills names members of new Maine council on climate change
The 39-member panel will advise the state on meeting ambitious goals laid out by the governor and endorsed by the Legislature.
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Trump sues Manhattan DA who subpoenaed his tax returns
The president is asking a federal judge to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.
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Jared Golden pursues $12 billion solution to lead paint problem
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says it would be ‘more expensive to do nothing’ because removing lead paint everywhere would lead to big savings in health care and education.
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Vaccine bill passed by lawmakers likely headed for statewide vote
Opponents of the new requirement for school-age immunizations submit more than enough valid signatures to challenge the law on the March ballot.
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Jimmy Carter says he couldn’t have managed presidency at 80
The 94-year-old former president didn’t mention any of the presidential hopefuls by name, but two leading 2020 candidates are nearing 80.
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Lewandowski, House Democrats spar at impeachment hearing
Democrats’ first impeachment hearing quickly turned hostile as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, stonewalled many of their questions.
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Outside group spends big on media blitz to support Sen. Collins’ campaign
The campaign by 1820 PAC is the latest effort by independent groups – many funded by secretive ‘dark money’ – to flood Maine with ads in the 2020 U.S. Senate race.
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Eric Brakey takes aim at Golden’s 2nd District congressional seat
A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.