Dozens of people crowd a hearing on new rules that the Legislature is considering to encourage homeowner use of solar power.
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Bill to move Monhegan wind power project draws crowd to legislative hearing
Supporters say the legislation is necessary to protect the island’s lobstering and tourism, but opponents say it would kill a UMaine project that could spark a new industry built around deep-water turbines.
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Bernie Sanders, DNC chairman to hold rally at Portland’s State Theatre
The event on Monday marks the start of a nine-state tour as Democrats seek to rebuild after last year’s election losses.
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Midcoast Republicans offer 2 candidates to replace District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau
The names of Jonathan Liberman of West Bath and Paul Cavanaugh of Wiscasset, both deputy district attorneys, are submitted to the governor.
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Rep. Poliquin tries to help White House bridge partisan divide
The Republican representing Maine’s 2nd District reportedly approached Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Massachusetts, on behalf of President Trump.
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Bill would prohibit discrimination based on climate change beliefs
Rep. Larry Lockman says the bill is a response to a lawsuit joined by Maine’s attorney general that accuses ExxonMobil of misleading the public about climate change.
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Democrats’ comments touting welfare to lure immigrants under fire
One of the lawmakers, Rep. Scott Hamann of South Portland, said that if there’s evidence that welfare benefits attract immigrants to Maine, it may be a good avenue for bringing new workers into the economy.
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Trump goes to Tennessee to honor Andrew Jackson
He sees similarities between himself and the nation’s seventh president, hailing Jackson as ‘one of our greatest presidents.’
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Classified documents show troubling efforts by Russia to influence election, Sen. King says
He says the information backs up reports of meddling and reveals efforts to invade state and local election systems, a ‘very serious’ issue.
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Sen. King and Rep. Pingree criticize new travel ban; Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin see improvement
Maine’s congressional delegation splits mostly along party lines over President Trump’s revised executive order.