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Published
June 25, 2018

Riverview social worker who alleged retaliation settles lawsuit

Jennifer Taghavidinani has released all of her claims against the state in exchange for $55,000.
Published
June 25, 2018

LePage stalls voter-approved bond package; House speaker says he’s putting jobs at risk

Maine's governor asks the state treasurer for more time to decide if he will sign off on $117 million in new debt for the state, a tactic House Speaker Sara Gideon calls irresponsible.
Published
June 24, 2018

New owner has grand vision for former church property in Augusta

Adam F. Turner plans to convert St. Mark's parish hall into apartments, its rectory into residential housing or a bed-and-breakfast, and the church into a community space.
Published
June 22, 2018

Maine Democrats’ U.S. Senate candidate arrested, eventually released while trying to get into detention center at border

Zak Ringelstein, who is challenging U.S. Sen. Angus King, went to McAllen, Texas, with supplies he said he wanted to deliver to children separated from their parents. He was released early Saturday morning.
Published
June 21, 2018

Lawmakers put off votes on 3 borrowing bills until next week

Maine voters would have to approve the $200 million in state debt to fix roads and bridges, renovate college classrooms and help municipalities improve wastewater treatment.

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Published
June 20, 2018

Jared Golden is Democrats’ nominee to challenge Rep. Poliquin

The state lawmaker from Lewiston beat Lucas St. Clair in ranked-choice voting to represent the party in the 2nd Congressional District race in November.
Published
June 20, 2018

Maine Legislature approves funds for Medicaid expansion opposed by governor

The approval could affect LePage's court fight over implementing the change, and he could veto the measure intended to finally advance the voter-passed expansion.
Published
June 20, 2018

With 54%, Janet Mills wins Democratic nomination in race for Maine governor

After a week of anticipation, Democrats learn that Mills beat Adam Cote by 8 points in the nation's first statewide election with ranked-choice voting.
Published
June 19, 2018

Lawmakers pass $41 million package with funding for disabled, elderly, opioid treatment

The Legislature must still take up several other spending measures, including one to borrow $100 million for transportation improvements.
Published
June 19, 2018

Shawn Moody tells Republicans at rally he’d carry on LePage’s legacy

The Gorham businessman and Republican nominee for governor said he would build on LePage's policies.