Question 1’s backers say it solves a growing need among the elderly and disabled in Maine, while opponents point to a burdensome tax and patient-privacy minefield.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
As midterm elections near, U.S. vulnerable
American intelligence officials say Russia, China, Iran and other countries are trying to influence voters in future elections.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Sullivan challenges Maloney for DA job in Kennebec and Somerset counties
The two are squaring off Nov. 6 for the second time.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
New York man charged with threatening senators over Kavanaugh vote
He allegedly made calls to Susan Collins and Chuck Grassley, according to a report in the New York Post.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Saudis confirm Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside consulate
The government said the Washington Post contributor died after “a brawl and a fist fight.”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Local Elections
Candidates decry national Realtors group’s unusual bid to sway Portland election
The National Association of Realtors Fund has spent $7,300 to support a city councilor facing a challenger who previously has advocated for rent control.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gardiner dog attack prompts proposal to change state law
Cynthia Roodman and Rep. Matt Pouliot announce legislation that would make leaving the scene of a dog attack a crime.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrats spotlight criminal records of 4 Republicans running for Legislature
The Democratic Party says it didn’t check its own candidates because it assumes they are ‘adult enough’ to consider whether they should run for office with criminal records.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Poliquin touts experience as ‘job creator,’ but opponent says show me the evidence
The 4 candidates for Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s 2nd District seat are hammering each other on just how many jobs each of them has helped create.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
LePage says his hospital stay in August was for ‘cardiac issue’
In an interview with C-SPAN, the Maine governor says his health now is ‘excellent. If it was any better it would be illegal.’