The ‘Seinfeld’ actor hosted Maine’s governor and the nation’s 7 other female Democratic governors for a panel discussion on the value and role of women in politics.
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Maine delegates to Democratic National Convention sticking with support for Biden
While several lamented last week’s fumbling debate performance by the president, they said he’s still the better candidate and that it’s too late to try and organize behind someone else.
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Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
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Why a push behind a ban on flavored tobacco in Maine evaporated
House leaders say they didn’t have the votes in one of the most heavily lobbied pieces of legislation this session, frustrating and angering advocates.
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Gov. Mills decides against removing Oxford County sheriff from office
The governor based her decision not to remove Christopher Wainwright from office on the recommendation of former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander.
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Legislature sends shoreland zoning enforcement bill to Gov. Mills
The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.
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Mills makes formal requests for federal disaster relief from January storms
The state estimates that the storms caused $70.3 million in damage to roads, piers and other public infrastructure.
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State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
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Maine’s yellow flag law has been invoked nearly once a day since Lewiston mass shooting
Before the tragic events of Oct. 25, the process to take guns away from those who pose a threat had been used infrequently. Some say reforms could make the law stronger.
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Gov. Mills appoints former judge to oversee request to remove Oxford County sheriff
Following a public hearing, the governor will make her decision and the hearing officer’s report will become a public document.