Dr. Alice Briones is a Maine native who recently retired as head of the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine delegates to Democratic National Convention sticking with support for Biden
While several lamented last week’s fumbling debate performance by the president, they said he’s still the better candidate and that it’s too late to try and organize behind someone else.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills urges Biden to reassure Maine voters
She tells him last week’s debate was “difficult to watch” and that she is looking forward to the president demonstrating “the same heart, determination and vigor that he brought” to a meeting of two dozen Democratic governors Wednesday night.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Gov. Janet Mills cuts the ribbon for Bjorn Center for Career and Technical Education at Farmington school
The new Bjorn Center for Career & Technical Education at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington was funded by Dick Bjorn and in part by the State of Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Gov. Mills faults judge in Auburn rampage that left at least two dead
The governor says the judge had the authority to appoint an attorney to represent an indigent defendant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
U.S. gives Maine $272 million to expand high-speed internet access
The largest sum of money ever dedicated to expanding broadband in Maine is being made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and follows thousands of comments about how to extend internet service in the state.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine abortion providers, Gov. Mills praise Supreme Court ruling
The failed effort to ban access to a commonly used abortion drug was closely watched in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s workforce isn’t keeping pace with growth, Gov. Mills tells business leaders
New investments by the state and federal government are helping to attract and retain employees, but there is more work to be done to solve workforce shortages, the governor says.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Democrats warn against a second Trump term at state party convention
Gov. Janet Mills said voters have a clear choice this fall between two candidates, and ‘one of them is a felon.’ The party also articulated its policy platform.