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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Tiny minority of users behind most fake news, study suggests
Of 16,000 U.S. Twitter accounts, just 16 of them tweeted out nearly 80 percent of the misinformation masquerading as news.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Consulting deal falters, may cause new delay for Maine’s recreational pot market
An appeal led the state to rescind its cannabis rule-writing contract and solicit new plans.
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Collins, King part of bipartisan group working on shutdown compromise
Maine’s senators join 14 colleagues in pushing to reopen shuttered government programs for three weeks while negotiations continue with the White House over border security.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills backs bill to have state guarantee loans to unpaid federal employees
The emergency bill aims to ease financial pressures on 1,100 Mainers who are working during the government shutdown but haven’t been paid.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Rival plans to end partial government shutdown fail in the Senate
There are faint signs that lawmakers on both sides are looking for ways to resolve their vitriolic stalemate.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Jared Golden named to subcommittees overseeing shipyards
Maine’s newest member of Congress will play a role in overseeing Bath Iron Works.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Transgender woman enters U.S. Senate race to unseat Republican Susan Collins
Independent Danielle VanHelsing said the incumbent Republican, Susan Collins, is “a terrible senator” who doesn’t put the needs of Mainers first.
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Maine House bans members from taking videos, photos during floor debate
Republicans say the ban is unnecessary, but the majority leader says the rule change is meant to prevent distractions.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Politics
Distinct state of Maine necklace a ‘lucky talisman’ for governor, jeweler
The necklace, which Gov. Janet Mills often wears, has produced lots of visibility and sales for the designer who created it.