Separate lawsuits from Versant Power, Central Maine Power and two organizations representing media outlets were all filed in federal court Tuesday.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Maine secretary of state receives 3 challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot
The secretary of state’s office will assess the challenges Monday to see if they meet state requirements, and if so will issue a notice for public hearings.
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Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Portland menorah lighting has special meaning for Jewish community this year
With the Israel-Hamas war ongoing, the start of Hanukkah came with worry and anxiety, but also a strengthened desire to come together.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Collins, King, Pingree ask federal agency to extend funding period for asylum seekers
The request comes as federal support for Portland’s resettlement program is set to be replaced with a program that only covers services within 45 days of migrants’ arrival in the United States.
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State agency, legislative committee clash in supreme court hearing over records
Lawmakers on the Government Oversight Committee are appealing a lower court’s decision that barred them from access to confidential child protective records.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine homeless shelters warn of financial crisis
Six shelters around the state are facing a collective shortfall of about $4.1 million and at least one is in danger of closing.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mark Dion sworn in as mayor; new councilors also take office in Portland
Dion was sworn in Monday night along with new Councilors Anna Bullett and Kate Sykes, and Councilor April Fournier, who was reelected to her at-large seat.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Cape Elizabeth Republican announces 1st District campaign for Congress
Andrew Piantidosi asked for the support of voters in an email that was sent out by the Maine Republican Party Thursday.
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Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine
States around the country are facing legal challenges about whether Donald Trump should be barred from the presidential ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 riots, but no challenges are pending in Maine.
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Collins’ stance on King’s firearms bill could be key to broader support
As a moderate Republican from a state that just experienced the nation’s worst mass shooting this year, Maine’s senior senator could help win over members of her caucus and gun rights advocates.