Activists seek to rename Faneuil Hall, which was built in the 1740s on a site where slaves had been sold.
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State’s (in)action allows private burn permit system to continue
For Warden’s Report, that means it can continue to expand its offerings in the state.
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Data: Read the tweets from alleged Russian troll accounts targeting Maine politicians
A newly released database of more than 3 million tweets from accounts orchestrated by Russia includes hundreds of messages mentioning Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins, Gov. Paul LePage and Sen. Angus King between March 2015 and May 2018.
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Waterville Republican planning website, mailer despite lack of funds
Mark Andre has yet to receive Clean Elections funding that he has qualified for. A judge has ordered Gov. Paul LePage to release the money.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
Fox backs ‘Simpsons’ writers amid charge of racist stereotype
The focus is on Indian shop owner Apu, a staple of the long-running animated sitcom.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sanders won’t dispute claim that media is ‘enemy of the people’
Pressed during a White House briefing on the issue, Sanders said Trump “has made his position known.”
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US officials raise alarm about 2018, 2020 election security
The warning to American adversaries came as top U.S. intelligence and homeland security officials raised alarms about potential efforts to influence the 2018 and 2020 elections.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Russian-backed troll Twitter accounts targeted Maine politicians
Sen. Collins came under fire particularly for her Affordable Care Act vote in 2017, when she was blasted with hundreds of critical tweets from a right-wing perspective.
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Critics in Maine decry Trump administration plan to ease rules for auto emissions and efficiency
Maine is one of a dozen states that have adopted California’s tougher vehicle emissions standards, which could be eliminated under an EPA proposal announced Thursday.
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Judge says Gov. LePage must release public campaign funds within 3 days
The decision by Justice William Stokes follows a lawsuit against LePage for his refusal to sign a routine financial order allowing the money to go to Clean Election Act candidates.