U.S. Sen. Angus King told federal intelligence officials at a congressional hearing Thursday looking into allegations of Russian interference with this year’s presidential election that “people in Maine are skeptical” about the charges. Though the independent senator from Maine has expressed few doubts about the role played by Russia in hacking Democratic computers and spreading […]
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Gov. Paul LePage may seek referendum to abolish income tax
Gov. Paul LePage is still eyeing ways to accomplish his long-stated goal of eliminating Maine’s income tax. Rather than try to sway a wary Legislature, the governor is looking at a referendum question that would let voters decide whether to do away with “this unruly income tax.” LePage told Portland radio station WGAN Thursday that […]
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Intelligence chiefs testify before Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coverage of the accusations that Russia meddled in America’s presidential election to help Donald Trump win. This report will be updated. (all times local): Updated 11:35 a.m.: The Director of National Intelligence says attempts to deter foreign hackers don’t work, despite President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for a buildup of defensive cyber capabilities. […]
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Medicinal marijuana dispensaries vie to sell retail pot
AUGUSTA — Maine’s largest medical marijuana dispensary group is behind legislation that would allow dispensaries to sell into the state’s impending recreational market as rules for a wider distribution system are crafted. The move could give Maine’s eight dispensaries a leg up in the new market, but it’s already being dubbed a “money grab” by […]
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Maine lawmakers get down to business, slowly
AUGUSTA — The opening session of the Legislature on Wednesday was more like a giant family reunion than any sort of serious governing. “Here we are again,” said state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn. Lawmakers chatted with old friends in the hallways, swapped stories with one another and, for the truly ambitious, searched out possible co-sponsors […]
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Maine legislators arrive in Augusta, face key issues
AUGUSTA — Legislators have arrived in Augusta for a new session where they’ll tackle issues from the state’s opioid crisis to the rollout of marijuana legalization. Legislators on Wednesday begin the task of delving through reams of proposed bills, as well as debating the fate of a privately-run psychiatric facility proposed by Republican Gov. Paul […]
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Gov. Paul LePage promises to play nice with Legislature
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage is promising to play nice as legislators head to Augusta for a new session. LePage told WVOM-FM this week that he won’t be picking fights with legislators this year. The governor said that he’s not going to call legislators names and that he’s not going to pick on any individual. […]
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Maine lawmakers prepare to tackle wide range of issues
Live updates: Maine legislators arrive in Augusta, face key issues AUGUSTA — Lawmakers gathering Wednesday for the first session of the 128th Legislature will face tough decisions on everything from the budget to the regulation of marijuana sales. But they’ll also weigh in on less-weighty matters. Near the top of the Senate’s agenda, for example, is […]
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Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News for NBC
Megyn Kelly, a star host at Fox News whose profile soared after a feud with Donald Trump, will leave the network for a prominent new role at NBC News, a person at NBC News confirmed. Kelly will host a daytime news and discussion program, anchor a Sunday-night news show and be featured in NBC’s political […]
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U.S. House re-elects Rep. Paul Ryan as Speaker of the house
Ryan promises to be bold in a time of change Updated 2:30 p.m.: House Speaker Paul Ryan says his message to the American people is that “we hear you, we will do right by you and we will deliver.” Ryan was speaking in the House chamber after winning election Tuesday to serve his first full […]