The educator is reassigned after referring to concealed carry as ‘absurd, antisocial, and frightening.’
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Democrats say they’ve stopped an attempt to hack into their voter database
The Democratic National Committee’s chief security officer says the White House is not doing enough to protect the security of voting systems.
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LePage tells Portland mayor it’s illegal to give voting rights to non-citizens
The governor points to several state laws and suggests dropping the ‘politically correct boondoggle,’ but his opinion is unlikely to influence city voters, Ethan Strimling says.
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After convictions on 8 counts, what’s next for Paul Manafort?
The verdict raises the question of whether President Trump will pardon his former campaign chairman, who faces another trial on a charge of conspiracy against the United States, among others.
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LePage submits bills to overhaul Maine’s troubled system for protecting children
The proposals include adding 18 positions, raising workers’ pay and reducing the emphasis on family reunification, but the overall cost of the reforms remains unclear.
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Maine candidates divided on what to do in wake of Cohen plea deal
Rep. Pingree calls for a vote on legislation to protect the Mueller investigation.
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Trump lashes out at his former lawyer after guilty plea
“If anyone is looking for a good lawyer, I would strongly suggest that you don’t retain the services of Michael Cohen!” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
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Facebook uncovers new global misinformation operations
The social media giant bans hundreds of groups and accounts.
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Anger flares over Waterville’s plastic bag ordinance debate
The City Council votes to override the mayor’s veto of a vote councilors took earlier this month to place a bag ban ordinance on the November ballot.
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Carol Palesky, outspoken anti-tax crusader, ex-convict, dies at 78
The former Topsham woman led an unsuccessful effort to cap property taxes in Maine in 2004 – after serving two jail sentences.