PORTLAND — A referendum designed to strengthen background checks is an affront to gun rights and individual liberties, Gov. Paul LePage said on Wednesday. Echoing the Republican’s statements was Chris Cox, of the National Rifle Association of America who is also the executive director of the political and lobbying wing of the NRA. Both men spoke […]
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Obama creates Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama signed into law the creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Wednesday, a day after landowner Roxanne Quimby transferred 87,563 acres to the federal government. The executive order states that the Department of the Interior will manage the property through the National Park Service, in line with Quimby’s stated […]
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Libertarian adds Portland stop Friday morning
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson has added a second stop to his Maine itinerary Friday: an 11:30 a.m. brunch at Portland’s Regency Hotel. The campaign is taking reservations on an EventBrite page on the Internet for tickets. The audience will be limited to 100 people. Johnson and running mate Bill Weld, former Massachusetts governor, will […]
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Many black voters skeptical of Donald Trump’s minority outreach
AKRON, Ohio — Black Republicans cheer Donald Trump for a newfound outreach to African-Americans, but say the GOP presidential nominee must take his message beyond arenas filled with white supporters and venture into the inner cities. Many rank-and-file black voters, meanwhile, dismiss the overtures as another racially charged pitch from a campaign aimed exclusively at […]
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Some GOP politicians want more fundraising from Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump portrays himself as an indispensable cash resource for fellow Republicans. So far, they’re not seeing much of a benefit. The presidential nominee’s July fundraising provided the Republican National Committee with less than half as much as Mitt Romney’s efforts four years ago, an Associated Press review of the campaign finance documents […]
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Quimby family donates 87,000 acres to U.S. government
UPDATE: Obama creates Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument BANGOR — The company owned by the family of Roxanne Quimby transferred more than 87,000 acres of land to the federal government on Tuesday, strongly indicating a North Woods national monument will soon be designated by President Barack Obama. Susan F. Bulay of the Penobscot County […]
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Clinton Foundation donors given access to Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton
A sports executive who was a major donor to the Clinton Foundation and whose firm paid Bill Clinton millions of dollars in consulting fees wanted help getting a visa for a British soccer player with a criminal past. The crown prince of Bahrain, whose government gave more than $50,000 to the Clintons’ charity and who […]
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Gov. Paul LePage wants hybrid, electric car drivers to pay more for roads
Gov. Paul LePage wants to ensure that drivers of electric cars are contributing their fair share to the cost of maintaining roads. LePage’s comments came during his weekly radio appearance on WVOM amid a discussion about a trip to Boston the governor has scheduled next week on the expansion of electric car charging stations. The bulk of […]
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Are attacks on Hillary Rodham Clinton’s health based on sexism?
NEW YORK — Donald Trump and his Republican allies say Hillary Rodham Clinton is weak, lacks stamina and doesn’t look presidential. Intent on undermining his Democratic rival, Trump and GOP backers are increasingly relying on rhetoric that academics and even some Republican strategists say has an undeniable edge focused on gender. His criticism of Clinton […]
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Social media review finds racial posts by Donald Trump staff
The AP examined the social media feeds of more than 50 current and former campaign employees who helped propel Trump through the primary elections. The campaign has employed a mix of veteran political operatives and outsiders. Most come across as dedicated, enthusiastic partisans, but at least seven expressed views that were overtly racially charged, supportive […]