Rep. Lucas Lanigan, who defeated Democrat Patricia Kidder by one vote, has been charged with aggravated domestic violence assault for allegedly choking his wife. She has asked the charge to be dropped, but officials say they plan to pursue the case against Lanigan.
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The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
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Democrats have had a 6-year run in control of the Maine State House. Is it about to end?
A look at historical swings in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives shows it only takes a handful of seats to shift political power at the State House.
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Wife of Sanford lawmaker asks judge to drop assault charge
But Assistant District Attorney Linda Holdsworth-Donovan said victims regularly recant and that the state was still pursuing the charges against Rep. Lucas Lanigan.
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Sen. Eloise Vitelli: Reflecting on nine years of service
It has been an honor to serve as your state senator. I went to Augusta because I felt a sense of duty to make government work better for our area and to fight for issues we all care about. As I finish my final term after nine years of service, I am reflecting on the […]
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‘No easy fix’ to Maine’s indigent defense crisis, director tells lawmakers
The executive director of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services tells the Government Oversight Committee that defendants in over 860 criminal cases need an attorney.
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Brunswick’s Rep. Arford selected for 2024 Leadership Academy
Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, has been selected to participate in the national Council of State Governments 2024 Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy from Aug. 25-29 in Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government, the ELA brings together 30 state […]
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New laws sponsored by two Midcoast reps are now in effect
Brunswick Rep. Dan Ankeles works to protect fishermen’s access to the working waterfront, while Freeport Rep. Melanie Sachs preserves towns’ control over franchise agreements.
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Watch: Mainers invited to design new version of old state flag in contest ahead of November vote
Voters will be asked this fall whether Maine should change its official state flag from the current one based on the state seal to a simpler, pine tree design dating to 1901.
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Gov. Mills vetoes 3 bills, including measure to set minimum wage for farmworkers
The House and Senate will come back to vote on any vetoes, which require two-thirds support to overturn.