Daira Smith-Rodriguez, who spent nearly 15 years as a civilian contracting officer for the U.S. Air Force, announced her candidacy Thursday.
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Conservatives out educators, including some in Maine, accused of cheering Charlie Kirk’s death
While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
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Susan Collins criticizes Medicaid cuts, defends ousted CDC director
At an appearance Monday, the senator said lawmakers will be under ‘tremendous pressure’ to change President Trump’s budget bill.
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Susan Collins votes with fellow Republicans to consider nomination of ex-Trump lawyer for federal judge
The Maine senator said of Emil Bove, who is being considered for a lifetime appointment, there was cause ‘to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.’
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Big money already being raised on both sides of Maine’s voter ID referendum
Supporters of a second referendum, to create a red flag law in Maine, also have outspent opponents ahead of the November election.
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Maine Sen. Rick Bennett announces run for governor as an independent
The longtime Republican lawmaker is unenrolling from the party as he launches his campaign to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
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Maine’s small vernal pools may get bigger state protections
A bill now awaiting action by Gov. Janet Mills would create a 100-foot no-disturbance protection zone around Maine’s vernal pools, among other protections.
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Turnout light in most places as Mainers vote on school budgets, local offices
Hotly debated budget proposals were expected to drive more people to the polls in some communities, including Cape Elizabeth, Gorham and Scarborough.
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Gov. Mills warns that federal Medicaid cuts would directly harm Mainers
As the Trump administration’s sweeping budget and policy bill moves to the Senate this week, Gov. Janet Mills used a radio address to repeat her concerns about the budget cuts’ potential impacts on health care in Maine.
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Maine PACs say campaign finance lawsuit is about free speech. The state says it’s about corruption
Magistrate Karen Wolf said she hopes to have a decision by July 15 on whether the state can continue enforcing limits on campaign contributions.