Maine politics
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PublishedMarch 11, 2021
Maine Senate rejects attempt to end COVID-19 state of emergency
Republicans have been pushing since last spring to rein in Gov. Janet Mills' emergency powers during the pandemic, arguing lawmakers should have a seat at the table.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State's Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021
Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor
No other Republicans are stepping forward as former two-term Gov. Paul Lepage lobs shots at Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
Lewiston’s Nate Libby stepping down as Senate majority leader
The four-term Democrat said he'll remain in the Legislature.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Sen. Eloise Vitelli: Looking ahead to the new year at the State House
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
Maine People’s Party plans to start enrolling members this week
A new, progressive political party hopes to become a force in state and national politics.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
New Gloucester residents start petition to recall selectman
Following public outcry against George Colby's comment at a Dec. 3 meeting, some residents have begun an effort to remove Colby from his post.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Special election set for Winthrop-area state Senate seat, left vacant by new secretary of state
Democrat Craig Hickman and Republicans Earle McCormick and William Guerrette Jr. have said they are interested in seeking the nomination for the District 14 Senate seat vacated when Shenna Bellows was elected secretary of state.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic
Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
King to remain in Senate as Biden plans to nominate former CIA official for intelligence post
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate the first woman to serve as director of national intelligences, former CIA deputy director Avril Haines.
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