WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has weighed in on child autism, apparently without a complete grasp of the research. Trump in the past has promoted debunked theories linking vaccines to autism, and shortly before his inauguration was considering a commission on the matter. Such comments have alarmed health professionals. Just last week, the American Academy […]
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Andrew Puzder withdraws as Department of Labor secretary
Andrew Puzder withdrew Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s labor secretary nominee as controversy deepened over his personal life and private sector background. Puzder had been scheduled for a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday. The fast-food executive ran into trouble on Capitol Hill over his admission that he employed an undocumented housekeeper. Also shadowing his nomination […]
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Donald Trump urges Netanyahu to 'hold off' on Jewish settlements
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Israel’s prime minister to “hold off” on building Jewish settlements in land the Palestinians claim for their future state, yet held back from explicitly endorsing support for a future independent Palestine. After weeks of dancing around the issue of expanded Israeli settlements, Trump made the request to […]
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Maine bill would allow police to add red lights to vehicles
AUGUSTA — A bill presented before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee would permit police in Maine to use 50 percent red lights when pulling over motorists instead of traditional blue lights. Police say the transition is based on multiple studies that have found that the human eye can see flashing red lights better during the day […]
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Maine legislators consider voter ID bills
AUGUSTA (AP) — Legislators are considering bills that supporters say protect election integrity and critics say make voting harder. One bill would allow those without a photo ID to cast a provisional ballot and have their vote counted if photo ID is presented within five days. Republican Rep. Brad Farrin said voter IDs for non-drivers […]
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AP Fact Check: Democrats condemn Flynn based on fake tweet
@GenMikeFlynn is a “parody account” that has fooled some Democratic politicians and journalists. WASHINGTON — A fake Michael Flynn Twitter account has fooled two top House Democrats who cited a series of tweets in condemning President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser. Flynn was forced to resign Monday over discussions he had with Russian officials […]
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Political Coverage: Donald Trump confident people will love his tax plan
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with retail industry leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. WASHINGTON — Coverage of President Donald Trump’s administration Wednesday (all times local): Trump defends Michael Flynn as a ‘wonderful man’ Updated 12:35 p.m.: President Donald Trump says his ousted […]
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Denis D'Auteuil leaving Auburn for Lewiston administrator post
LEWISTON — Denis D’Auteuil will leave his position as acting city manager in Auburn and move across the Androscoggin River to Lewiston, where he’ll be the new deputy city administrator. News releases from both cities announced the move early Wednesday, and it comes while Auburn is still in the middle of a lengthy city manager […]