Competitive pricing, liquor contracts target revenue lost to New Hampshire. But, is it enough? LEWISTON — A state effort to recapture revenue Maine loses in alcohol sales to New Hampshire by lowering prices is underway, but some state officials and others worry the effort isn’t being implemented as aggressively as first intended. And that Maine […]
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What you need to know about Obama’s ISIS strategy
On Wednesday evening, President Barack Obama outlined a strategy to protect U.S. interests from Islamic State threats. That strategy involves four points: Air strikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (The United States is already attacking Iraqi targets by air.) Deploy more troops to train and support Iraqi forces Work with an international coalition to […]
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Fact Check: Obama’s military plan not so simple
WASHINGTON — It’s not as clear as President Barack Obama made it sound Wednesday night that he has the authority to go after Islamic State militants in the manner he plans, with sustained airstrikes and associated military actions designed to neutralize the foe. What is clear, though, is that he’s going ahead with it anyway. […]
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Maine delegation wants more information, debate on ISIS action
After President Barack Obama made his case to the American people that the United States needs to take strong military actions against the Islamic State, he faced a divided Congress. Maine’s Congressional delegations released statements that agreed with the president that the Islamic State is a dangerous terrorist organization. They also want a chance to […]
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Obama announces air strikes in Syria against ISIS
WASHINGTON — Opening a new military front in the Middle East, President Barack Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes inside Syria for the first time Wednesday night, along with expanded strikes in Iraq as part of “a steady, relentless effort” to root out Islamic State extremists and their spreading reign of terror. “We will hunt down terrorists […]
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MPA wants think tank to fire staffer who listened to strategy call
AUGUSTA — A liberal advocacy group is pressing for an investigation by Maine’s attorney general into a conservative think tank which secretly recorded an invitation-only conference call held last week by several immigrants’ rights activists. Maine People’s Alliance, one of the groups that participated in the call, wants an investigation into Steve Robinson, editor of […]
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Cayer is candidate for House District 61
LEWISTON — Independent Mark Cayer has announced his candidacy for District 61 in the Maine State House of Representatives. Born and raised in Lewiston, Cayer attended Lewiston schools and is currently serving his third term as Lewiston City Councilor for Ward 6, his second term as council president. He previously volunteered on several committees and […]
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Maine lawmakers consider casino report
AUGUSTA — Bolstered by new study that finds that Maine can handle more casinos, Maine’s American Indian tribes are renewing their push to bring slot machines to their communities. The report that lawmakers on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee began examining Wednesday suggests there’s room for another casino in southern Maine. It also finds that […]
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Analysis: Secret recordings have the power to change Maine politics
AUGUSTA — It was only a few years ago that if you wanted to record something, you needed a video camera or a tape recorder. Now that just about anyone with a cellphone has those capabilities, public figures ranging from police officers to politicians are learning that they have to treat every utterance as if […]
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Eves visits Congressional delegation to address aging issues
AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves says he hopes to build a strong partnership with Maine’s congressional delegation to address challenges presented by the state’s rapidly aging population. The Democratic lawmaker is in Washington on Tuesday to meet with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree. On Monday, he […]