The first major abortion case to come before the court since Brett Kavanaugh was seated has renewed criticism of Sen. Susan Collins’ vote to confirm him.
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Abortion foe from Auburn to challenge Susan Collins
Linda Wooten, a former Republican state committee member, is entering the U.S. Senate race as “the only pro-life candidate.”
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Maine bill would replace federal funds lost in abortion ‘gag rule’ dispute
The proposal would provide about $3 million for Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning, which lost federal Title X funding when they refused to accept restrictions on discussing abortion with their clients.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump, a late convert to the cause, attends anti-abortion rally
On the National Mall in Washington, he becomes the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life.
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DeVos compares choosing abortion to choosing to own slaves
She made her remarks Wednesday evening at a dinner sponsored by Colorado Christian University at the Museum of the Bible in the District of Columbia.
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Federal judge voids Trump’s ‘conscience rule’ for health providers
The rule would have reinforced at least 2 dozen laws that allow providers to opt out of procedures such as abortions or gender-change procedures they object to on personal or religious grounds.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
In Maine and nation, swift fallout from quitting federal family planning program
Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning are having to tap reserves, intensify fundraising efforts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Jury rules that Lisbon man broke the law in 2015 Planned Parenthood protest
Brian Ingalls of Lisbon yelled loudly enough outside the Portland clinic that patients and workers inside were disrupted.
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Planned Parenthood will forgo federal funds in Maine, U.S., over abortion ‘gag rule’
The reproductive health care provider will lose $400,000 a year for services in Maine rather than submit to a Trump administration rule that bars it from making abortion referrals.
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Maine author to share personal memoir on abortion at APL
Author of “Poor Your Soul,” Ptacin will share from her memoir chronicling her decision to undergo an abortion or continue her pregnancy. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with the author.