Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Oxford, says changes are needed to protect public integrity.
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Posted inMaine, Sports
You’re not breaking the law by entering an office March Madness tournament office pool
Betting on the NCAA basketball tournament is generally legal in Maine.
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Maine House OKs switch to Indigenous Peoples Day
AUGUSTA — A proposal to trade the Columbus Day holiday for a tribute to Native Americans has received initial approval in the Maine House. The House voted 88-51 Wednesday in support of the bill, which faces further votes. Democratic Rep. Benjamin Collings of Portland sponsored the bill renaming the state holiday celebrated on the second […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawmakers want to take a bite out of puppy sales
Proposed legislation would bar the few traditional pet stores left in Maine from selling dogs and cats.
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Susan Collins’ only challenger collecting cans and bottles to fund campaign
Independent Danielle Ravyn VanHelsing seeks campaign cash while cleaning up Maine.
Posted inOp-Eds, Perspective
Donald Trump using the Clinton playbook to defend against Mueller
Anticipating the imminent release of Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible presidential wrongdoing, Donald Trump and his surrogates are stepping up their relentless campaign to discredit Mueller’s investigation. Their tactics – denial, obfuscation and character assassination — are not original, but come straight out of the playbook […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-Auburn leaders float idea of local option sales tax
The city managers of Lewiston and Auburn spoke to members of the business community Thursday about the budget challenges facing the cities, as well as possible solutions, including a local option sales tax.
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Lawmakers seek to make motorists from away pay more for Maine’s highways
The Maine Legislature is eyeing a summertime gas tax hike to help close a longstanding funding gap for infrastructure needs.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Angus King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer
The 74-year-old senator said he has ‘dodged cancer three times now’ – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.