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Politics

Published
May 25, 2022

Francis Quinn, longtime State House reporter, dies at 70

From 1981 to 2009, Quinn was a fixture in Maine, where lawmakers and others described him as a quiet and humble observer with a deep knowledge of state politics.
Published
May 24, 2022

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Republican primary in Georgia

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was stripped of her committee assignments last year by House Democrats who accused her of spreading violent and hateful conspiracies.
Published
May 24, 2022

Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers

A Portland city councilor says the governor has 'largely ignored' the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administration's response 'absolutely abysmal.'
Published
May 24, 2022

Connecticut senator begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy came to Congress representing Sandy Hook, a school where 26 students and educators were killed in 2012.
Published
May 24, 2022

Republican congressional candidates differ on whether U.S. should aid Ukraine

In Maine's 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no

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Published
May 23, 2022

House ethics panel investigating Republican Reps. Cawthorn, Jackson, Mooney

Allegations include having a relationship with a staffer, accepting a trip to Aruba and improperly using campaign funds.
Published
May 23, 2022

Vacant and newly filled election clerk jobs are a concern ahead of Maine primaries

Municipalities are trying to fill several top local election jobs that are vacant due to retirements or harassment.
Published
May 20, 2022

Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad

The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state's website.
Published
May 19, 2022

Oklahoma approves nation’s most restrictive abortion ban; services to stop

The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.
Published
May 18, 2022

New ‘disinformation’ board paused amid free speech questions

While the Disinformation Governance Board has not formally been shuttered, it will be reviewed by members of a Department of Homeland Security advisory council that's expected to make recommendations in 75 days.