Benjamin Brown was arrested Monday on a warrant charging transmitting a threatening interstate communication and his Spring Street apartment was searched, according to a U.S. District Court official.
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Biden effigy beaten, kicked at Kansas county Republican event, drawing outrage
The event, promoted by a county Republican organization, comes amid increased fears over violence against public officials and civil servants.
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George Santos announces another run for New York House seat
The indicted former congressman plans to run against Nick LaLota for New York’s 1st District.
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Biden willing to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss Ukraine, Israel aid
Lawmakers are on recess so it’s not clear when a meeting might be scheduled.
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Appeals court upholds Acadia Hospital equal pay ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit agreed that the hospital violated the state’s equal pay law by paying clinical psychologist Clare Mundell an hourly rate of $50 while paying men in her department $90 to $95 per hour.
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New Waterville mayor Morris cites economic development focus during City Hall swearing-in ceremony
The inauguration ceremony for Mike Morris drew more than 100 people Tuesday night to the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar, sets presidential primary for Jan. 23
The state will keep alive its streak of going first, but President Biden won’t be on the ballot and isn’t planning to campaign there.
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Elizabeth Moynihan, impassioned scholar of Mughal gardens, dies at 94
While managing the Senate campaigns of her husband, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, she achieved wide renown for her decades of fieldwork in India.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Lewiston mass shootings quiet Maine political campaigns just days before Election Day
Candidates and ballot question activists have fallen silent as the state grapples with the tragedy. With about a week left before Election Day, no one knows if or when politicking will resume.
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Sen. Collins joins bipartisan group of senators in Israel to denounce Hamas
The Maine lawmaker spoke at a news conference with fellow senators on Sunday.