The governor often clashed with land-protection groups over Land for Maine’s Future funding, delayed some projects.
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Some Native Americans see Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test as tone-deaf
In a move to counter President Trump’s attacks on her heritage, she cheapens their identity, they say.
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Kanye West holds dialogue with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on tourism, arts
The rapper is said to be recording music remotely in the East African nation.
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Husband says he’s worried about safety of Sen. Collins after poison threat
He says ‘it’s scary’ that the national political climate has eroded the safety of elected officials, as authorities work to find out who sent a letter to the couple’s Bangor home claiming it contained ricin.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Politics
Dollars from donors: See who’s contributing to the campaigns of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District candidates
Democratic challenger Jared Golden reported raising $2.7 million in the latest quarterly filing.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Politics
Dollars from donors: See who’s contributing to Maine’s 1st Congressional District race
This database lists contributions to the candidates in Maine’s 1st District congressional race. The data was drawn from the latest quarterly campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 15. Note: as of 3 p.m. on Oct. 16, itemized contributions to an independent candidate, Martin Grohman, had still not been released. The […]
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Dollars from donors: See who’s contributing to the campaigns of Maine’s 2018 U.S. Senate candidates
Angus King’s reelection campaign has raised $4.6 million since the beginning of 2017, including $3.5 million from individual donors and $1.1 million from political action committees.
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Candidate for Maine governor Alan Caron releases economic plan
The independent candidate’s 8-point plan includes proposals to reduce the size of the Legislature, loan money to college grads who want to stay in Maine, and achieve energy independence.
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Rep. Pingree continues to lead 1st District field in fundraising
The incumbent Democrat has raised $680,348 so far, more than twice as much as her competitors, independent Martin Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook.
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Trump complains Saudis seen as ‘guilty until proven innocent’ in journalist’s disappearance
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who deny any knowledge of what happened to Jamal Khashoggi.