Isgro said he considered his family and the city when making a decision, but lashed out at those who are running, calling them ‘custodians of decline.’ WATERVILLE — Mayor Nick Isgro announced Monday that he will not run for governor, saying he considered the weight of a campaign and its impact on his roles as […]
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FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe leaving post ahead of planned retirement
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of President Donald Trump’s criticism who led the bureau for months last year following the firing of James Comey, is leaving his position Monday ahead of a previously planned retirement this spring, people familiar with the decision said Monday. McCabe had been widely expected […]
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Nutting seeks to return to state House from Leeds
LEEDS — With Republican Jeff Timberlake eyeing a state Senate seat this year, the contest to replace him in the state House is heating up. Democrat John Nutting of Leeds, who has served in the House and Senate in the past, hopes to claim the open 75th District seat representing Turner, Leeds and part of […]
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In State of Union, Donald Trump to make his case on economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues such as rebuilding roads and bridges. The White House said Sunday that the president […]
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New state unemployment system continues to frustrate Mainers
More than a month after the Maine Department of Labor rolled out a new system for filing unemployment claims, politicians are saying the system is still broken, leaving many Maine residents without a check. According to state Sen. Shenna Bellows and Rep. Ryan Fecteau, dozens are still reporting they are unable to access the department’s […]
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Bath Iron Works fights to preserve tax incentive
In this Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, photo, a shipyard worker walks to his car at the end of the workday at Bath Iron Works in Bath. (AP file photo) AUGUSTA (AP) — Bath Iron Works is fighting to preserve a 20-year-old tax credit program that is worth tens of millions of dollars and set to […]
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Amid turmoil, Donald Trump seeking a reset with State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans. The theme of his Tuesday night address to Congress and the […]
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Maine lawmakers to consider funding for Downeast Correctional Facility
AUGUSTA (AP) — A bill to fund a small, rural Maine prison that’s long been on the state’s chopping block is heading to a panel of lawmakers. Republican Rep. Will Tuell’s bill would provide about $5.5 million to fund Downeast Correctional Facility for the fiscal year beginning in July. GOP Gov. Paul LePage has pushed […]
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Maine falls behind other states in efforts to prevent overdose deaths
AUGUSTA — In New Hampshire, an online map locates scores of pharmacies where anyone can buy an over-the-counter dose of naloxone, a medication that saves lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. In Utah, the state health director issued a standing order authorizing any pharmacist to dispense naloxone. In North Carolina, the Republican […]
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Paul LePage wins battle in fight over workforce development funding
Gov. Paul LePage won a longstanding battle Friday when the Maine State Workforce Board supported his plan requiring regional workforce agencies to devote 70 percent of federal funds to job training or lose a portion of their funding. The vote supersedes a compromise the board reached in December that set a goal of spending 45 […]