Little is known about the Maine Information and Analysis Center, one of nearly 80 intelligence agencies criticized for spying on citizens with questionable results.
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Republican candidate Carly Fiorina tells Maine crowd she wants to revamp federal bureaucracy
The former CEO says she’d run a business-minded White House and take on a system that is stifling the nation’s potential.
LePage administration may press for another psychiatric center
A separate facility for criminally insane patients may be the only way to restore Riverview’s U.S. certification, a top official says.
After summit behind closed doors, Maine officials describe ways to attack drug crisis
The public safety commissioner says stepped-up law enforcement will include the National Guard, as others call for expanded treatment services.
LePage defends Republican lawmaker who changed vote on bill to release conservation bonds
In a series of letters and a handwritten note, the governor blames stalled bonds on the Legislature.
Maine DHHS to use $3.24 million in welfare savings for elder services
Using $3.2 million in welfare savings to reduce waiting lists for senior services is an example of the state’s new priorities, the agency says.
Ending long legal fight, group names donors who helped overturn Maine’s same-sex marriage law in 2009
The seven people gave $2 million to influence the campaign, the National Organization for Marriage reports, and all had ties to conservative Christian groups.
Maine’s economic development chief says agency lacks staff to oversee tax incentive programs
Commissioner George Gervais also raises the question with lawmakers as to whether his agency should have the job of compelling businesses to comply with audits.
Maine committee delays vote on second LePage investigation
The Government Oversight Committee took no action on a request to review whether the governor threatened to withhold funding from the World Acadian Congress.
Angus King, George Mitchell say Iran accord is better than alternatives
An overflow crowd turns out in Portland to hear a current senator, a former senator and former Ambassador Nicholas Burns talk about the deal that Republicans are trying to reject.