The two-term Democratic lawmaker from Westbrook and former teacher and coach is accused of inappropriate behavior with students.
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Poll shows 2018 race for Maine governor a virtual dead heat between Moody and Mills
Incumbent Angus King appears to hold a commanding lead in the Senate race, and health care emerges as the chief concern among the 500 Maine voters surveyed by a Boston university.
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Republican congressman from New York indicted on securities fraud charges
Chris Collins was an early supporter of President Trump.
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Election night: Ohio and Kansas races too close to call
Whitmer wins Democratic showdown in Michigan.
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Nine children ensnared in border crisis rejoin parents
The Guatemalan youths separated from their families at the U.S. border get a tearful homecoming.
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Portland school board says city’s voters should be asked to extend voting rights to non-citizens
The city charter amendment would apply only to municipal elections and to residents who are in the country legally, but critics say the change would still violate state law.
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Trump administration announces more tariffs on Chinese imports
The United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion in goods starting on Aug. 23.
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Trade ties with Iran crucial, EU tells firms
Companies should keep doing business with the nation, it says, even as the U.S. resumes sanctions.
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Airlines, consumer groups spar over proposed changes to travel regulations
Legislation under review in Congress would affect seating, overbooking, price transparency, extra fees, pilot training, disruptive passengers and more.
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LePage calls on attorney general and state treasurer to step down while running for governor
Treasurer Terry Hayes calls his letter an example of ‘partisan B.S.,’ and Attorney General Janet Mills’ campaign says LePage should be ‘focusing on fixing the failures of his administration.’