The reproductive health care provider will lose $400,000 a year for services in Maine rather than submit to a Trump administration rule that bars it from making abortion referrals.
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President-elect says Guatemala can’t do migrant deal with U.S.
Guatemalans make up one of the largest groups emigrating from Central American because of poverty and crime and President-elect Alejandro Giammattei says the country doesn’t have the capacity for its own people, let alone others.
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Eric Brakey rounds up endorsements for congressional race
The Auburn Republican plans to announce formally next month that he will take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a 2nd District Democrat serving his first term.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News, Politics
Maine joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s move to allow more climate-altering gas emissions
Attorney General Aaron Frey added Maine to the more than 2 dozen state and local governments trying to protect Obama-era regulations that sought to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants.
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Trump insists he and Republicans want stronger gun background checks
The president is insisting that he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell want to “do something” but McConnell has only said he would discuss the issue.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Democratic ‘dark money’ group targets Susan Collins
Maine Momentum has reserved at least $722,000 worth of advertising through early January to ‘educate’ voters about Maine’s senior senator as she heads into a re-election year.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Confusion – more than usual – reigns over people’s veto votes in Maine
The ballot measures could go to voters during the March primary, but it could be June until they vote.
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Warren wows in Iowa as candidates’ sprint to caucuses begins
The Democratic primary shifts from its get-to-know-you phase.
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Bannon floats idea of Michelle Obama run against Trump
The former first lady says there is ‘zero chance’ she would mount a campaign.
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Trump-McConnell 2020? Senate leader glues himself to president
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who’s running for re-election, positions himself as Donald Trump’s wingman.