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Read the Maine lawmakers’ responses to our survey about the Lewiston shooting

By Paul Koenig on Dec 18, 2023 01:00 am
Only 15 of 185 Maine lawmakers responded to a BDN survey on how they would make reforms following the Lewiston mass shooting.
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Maine’s laws make it easier for neo-Nazis to exist in the state

By Marie Weidmayer on Dec 18, 2023 01:00 am
Maine’s handling of hate-based cases is unique which makes it easier for hate groups to exist in Maine, as long as they do not violate other laws.
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170 Maine lawmakers don’t want to talk about the Lewiston massacre

By Michael Shepherd on Dec 18, 2023 01:00 am
The scant responses to the survey show the sensitivity of the conversations, especially among a bloc of centrist Democrats that has joined with Republicans to block gun control in the past.
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Army inspector general will investigate what led to Lewiston mass shooting

By Billy Kobin on Dec 15, 2023 05:41 pm
Maine’s congressional delegation announced Friday that the Army’s inspector general will launch an independent investigation.
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IRS says Maine’s $450 heating aid checks won’t be taxed

By Billy Kobin on Dec 15, 2023 04:36 pm
The clarification came after the Mills administration complained Tuesday to the IRS about its apparent plan to tax the checks.
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Donald Trump’s legal team argues Maine’s elections chief can’t remove him from ballot

By Billy Kobin on Dec 15, 2023 01:01 pm
Dozens of challenges nationally have argued the 14th Amendment should bar Trump from running again, but none have succeeded to date.
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Janet Mills nominates Maine’s 1st female National Guard leader

By Leela Stockley on Dec 15, 2023 09:41 am
Following Gen. Douglas A. Farnham retirement announcement, Brg. Gen. Diane Dunn has secured a nomination to lead Maine's National Guard.
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Recovery council takes 1st steps to distribute $9 million in opioid settlement money

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor on Dec 15, 2023 08:40 am
The council voted unanimously to fund programs in four categories: harm reduction, treatment, prevention and recovery support.
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Watch: Maine hears challenge to Donald Trump’s ballot status

By Michael Shepherd on Dec 15, 2023 01:00 am
The three challenges are tied to a progressive movement aimed at disqualifying Trump for his role in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.
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State task force votes against building a 4-year tech school

By Melissa Lizotte on Dec 14, 2023 03:33 pm
The task force voted 10-to-6 on Thursday against building a new school due to concerns about the estimated cost.
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