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Canada being shut out of NAFTA talks between Mexico, U.S.

by Jenny Leonard and Eric Martin Bloomberg July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

The Canadian negotiating team has been told that the U.S. is focusing first on bilateral negotiations with Mexico.

Nation & World, Politics

Facebook uncovers disinformation operation ahead of midterm elections

by Elizabeth Dwoskin and Tony Romm The Washington Post July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

The activity cannot be specifically tied to Russia, but Facebook says it appears to be similar to Russian disinformation campaigns in the past.

Nation & World, Politics

As trial opens, prosecution says Manafort lied to evade millions in taxes

by Rachel Weiner, Justin Jouvenal, Rosalind S. Helderman, Devlin Barrett The Washington Post July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

The trial of the former Trump campaign chairman on tax evasion and bank fraud charges got off to a fast start, with jury selection and opening statements completed Tuesday.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump says Koch brothers are ‘a total joke’ in Republican party

by ANNE FLAHERTY and KEN THOMAS Associated Press July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

The billionaires have signaled their intent to be pickier about who they back in 2018.

Business, Local & State, Politics

LePage administration wants to withdraw most of Maine from regional air pollution program

by Kevin Miller July 30, 2018July 31, 2018

Forest industry supporters of the proposal say Maine has little impact on air quality problems in the Northeast, but critics say it makes no sense to roll back a program that has reduced pollution here.

Local & State, Politics

State senator’s lawsuit says LePage is flouting law calling for more public health nurses

by Joe Lawlor July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

Sen. Brownie Carson of Brunswick questions whether the governor intervened in the hiring of several dozen nurses to fill vacant positions.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage says he’s working to solve problems cited by child protection workers – without new hires

by Eric Russell July 30, 2018July 31, 2018

The governor says he’s about to request more money for training and technology in response to caseworkers’ criticism and the deaths of two young girls.

Local & State, Politics

Republican candidate in Lewiston calls on state chair to resign over support for Mendros

by steve collins sun journal July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

Mike Lachance said state Republican Party chair Demi Kouzounas should step down for recruiting former county Republican leader Stavros Mendros as a legislative candidate in York County.