Politics
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PublishedAugust 24, 2022
‘Enough is Enough’ campaign launches to fight all 14 Portland referendum questions
Former city councilor Nick Mavodones, one of the group's leaders, says 'trying to govern the city through referendum I think is a bad idea.'
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PublishedAugust 22, 2022
Commentary: My search for balance in unbalanced times
Increasingly, I think I will opt for detachment by simply sitting out whatever comes next.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2022
House lays out demands for Pentagon over Russia, extremism, inflation
House lawmakers approved an $840 billion plan to direct Pentagon policy and spending in the year ahead.
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
House committee approves another warship, could benefit Bath Iron Works
The House Armed Services Committee voted early Thursday to approve its markup of this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which includes funds for a third DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, due in part to lobbying from Rep. Jared Golden.
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PublishedJune 15, 2022
Finegan’s primary win sets up rematch with Sachs in November
Jay Finegan, who won Tuesday's House District 102 Republican primary, will once again face off against Rep. Melanie Sachs on Nov. 8.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
Maine policy supports incorporating LGBTQ lessons, but lacking guidance, most schools aren’t doing it
The state encourages but does not require or give specific instruction for teaching about sexual orientation and gender diversity, topics many experts believe should be addressed at an early age.
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PublishedMay 16, 2022
Gov. Mills calls for housing expansion during Bath visit
Gov. Janet Mills discussed labor, housing and inflation with local business owners during a visit to Bath Monday afternoon.
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PublishedMay 4, 2022
Sen. Collins under fire over draft abortion ruling
Maine's senior senator has been berated by late-night comedians and national political columnists for her role in confirming the conservative Supreme Court justices who appear poised to vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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PublishedApril 22, 2022
The Conversation: The seeds of the alt-right, America’s emergent right-wing populist movement
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PublishedApril 18, 2022
State lawmakers approve bill to force insurance companies to cover fertility treatments
Maine and Vermont are the only two New England states that don't provide such coverage now, but opponents say it will cost too much and drive up insurance rates for everyone.
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