They indicate that key figures in the campaign tried to conceal entrepreneur Shawn Scott’s funding role.
Scott Thistle
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
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Russians used LePage’s controversial views as tool on Facebook to sow discord
They praised and criticized his racially charged comments in their campaign to pit Americans against each other, Sen. Collins says at a hearing on election meddling.
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Committees that launched drive for York casino question face fines of more than $4 million
After nearly 12 hours of testimony, the state ethics commission reveals possible fines at record levels.
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Deputy chief of staff leaves LePage administration
Kathleen Newman, a longtime adviser and intermediary with the Legislature, was a key behind-the-scenes negotiator.
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Ethics panel won’t postpone action in pro-casino campaign probe
Supporters wanted any fines for late spending reports to come after the Nov. 7 election, but the Maine commission may take action Tuesday.
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Casino effort in York County fuels push to stem abuse of citizen initiative process
It’s said that the project will bring millions in tax relief and revenue, but the early winners are backers with no ties to Maine – and lawmakers are taking notice.
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PAC opposing York County casino has spent $600,000 to defeat Question 1
The PAC, A Bad Deal for Maine, received all of its contributions from the owners of the Oxford Casino, which stands to lose business to a York County operation.
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After Legislature delays ranked-choice voting, push for people’s veto is on
Supporters of the voting change say they will take it back to the voters who approved the shift in 2016.
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Legislature delays and potentially repeals ranked-choice voting
The House and Senate both vote to postpone use of the system until 2021, and repeal it if the Maine Constitution isn’t amended by then to address legal concerns.
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Lawmakers propose fix to Maine’s food sovereignty law
So-called ‘face-to-face’ sales of meat would still be allowed, but only if it is processed in a licensed slaughterhouse that meets the requirements of federal food safety laws.