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Scott Thistle is the State House reporter for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He has covered politics and government in Maine since 2006. Prior to that he served as the State House reporter for the Duluth News Tribune in Duluth, Minnesota. A Maine native, Thistle has worked in journalism since 1990, when he got his start at a weekly newspaper in rural Oxford County, Maine. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an active volunteer with the National Ski Patrol. He resides with his wife, Amy and his two sons Finn and Kai, in Auburn, Maine. @thisdog

Local & State, News, Politics

Representative switches parties, reducing ranks of Maine House Republicans

by Scott Thistle January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

South Portland’s Kevin Battle becomes an independent, and another Republican also may leave the party.

Local & State, News, Politics

Repealing Obamacare could be devastating for Maine, top Democrat says

by Scott Thistle January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

Maine has seen a surge in the number of people signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, even as Congress gears up to try to repeal it.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage verifies marijuana vote, making possession of small amounts legal Jan. 30

by Scott Thistle January 3, 2017September 13, 2017

But he also urges legislators to impose a moratorium on sales until they have set up regulations for the drug, a process that could take at least nine months.

Local & State, News

In a year, you won’t be able to board a plane with a Maine ID unless the state acts

by Scott Thistle January 3, 2017January 3, 2017

State Sen. Bill Diamond wants state driver’s licenses to remain valid as airline and other identification, but critics say the federal law puts privacy and personal data at risk.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage says he’s struggling with state budget proposal, sees revenue slump

by Scott Thistle December 29, 2016December 29, 2016

On a radio talk show, the governor says state revenues are lagging in November and December, although previous reports show that revenues since July 1 are up $49 million.