Paul Weiss says the state’s unexplained move to hire a North Carolina company could put Mainers at risk because there’s no transition plan.
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Stormy Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
Police release no details about the outspoken Trump critic and attorney for the porn star.
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National security aide departs White House after Melania Trump calls for her firing
A spokeswoman says Mira Ricardel is being reassigned in the administration.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov.-elect Mills appoints campaign manager as chief of staff
Jeremy Kennedy of Portland is the former executive director of the Maine Democratic Party.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
Lawyers seeking ‘Apprentice’ tapes in immigration suit against Trump
The group Lawyers for Civil Rights wants footage shot during the show’s production that might show Donald Trump using racial or ethnic slurs.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Decision day: State expected to announce 2nd District winner as judge rules on challenge
Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s attorney calls for the ranked-choice vote tabulation to stop until Judge Lance Walker issues his decision, but the secretary of state says that won’t happen.
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More Head Start support coming to southern Maine
A York County group will get more than $1.3 million from the federal government.
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LePage says he may run against Mills in 4 years if she doesn’t expand Medicaid ‘sustainably’
A spokesman for the governor-elect insists it will be sustainable and says ‘the people of Maine have spoken.’
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Trump calls on Florida Democrat to concede, implies fraud
Sen. Bill Nelson asks the courts to give the state more time to recount ballots as the races for U.S. Senate and governor hang in the balance.
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Melania Trump calls for firing of national security official
The unusual move targets Mira Ricardel, who had clashed with Mrs. Trump’s staff during the first lady’s visit to Africa over such things as seating on the airplane and requests to use the council’s resources.