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Nation & World, Politics

Justice Kennedy’s opinions have often been pivotal on key issues

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

His opinions aren’t easy to characterize from a partisan perspective, often giving him the swing vote.

Nation & World, Politics

A look at some potential candidates to replace Kennedy

by LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press June 27, 2018

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll choose a replacement from “an excellent list” of 25 candidates.

Local & State, Politics

Rallies against Trump immigration policy planned for central Maine

by Rachel Ohm June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

A pair of events in Augusta and Farmington are part of a nationwide effort this weekend to protest Trump immigration policies and show support for immigrants.

Nation & World, Politics

Justice Kennedy retiring, giving President Trump 2nd Supreme Court pick

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press June 27, 2018June 28, 2018

If past practice is any indication, Trump will name a nominee within weeks, setting in motion a process that could allow confirmation of a new justice by early August.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Judge again orders Trump voter fraud commission to give documents to Maine’s secretary of state

by Eric Russell June 27, 2018June 28, 2018

Matthew Dunlap sued the president’s voting integrity commission after it refused to share records with him, even though he was a member.

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Trump slams Harley-Davidson again, putting Wisconsin’s governor in the hot seat

by SCOTT BAUER Associated Press June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

Scott Walker has avoided directly criticizing Trump on the tariffs issue, saying only that they’re not good for the state’s manufacturers and farmers.

Nation & World, Politics

House rejects immigration bill pushed by Trump in last-minute tweet

by ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

The Republican Party has been unable to bridge the divide between its hard-liners aligned with Trump and moderates intent on addressing the fate of undocumented immigrants known as ‘dreamers.’

Local & State, News, Politics

State funding change may complicate substance abuse treatment efforts

by Eric Russell June 27, 2018June 26, 2018

Providers worry they’ll have to deal with uncertainty and work with less money during an opioid addiction crisis as the DHHS imposes a fee-for-service model.