Organizers of the petition drive pointed to the more than 170,000 signatures they’ve collected as evidence of support for a voter ID law, but Secretary of State Shenna Bellows raised concerns with various aspects of their proposal.
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Public attorneys could soon represent Maine parents in child protection cases
The new Parents Counsel Division launches as Maine’s child protective system is in crisis.
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2025 Maine State Spelling Bee
Join us at Bowdoin College on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
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Portland attorney killed by car in Old Port was a loving father, husband
Joe Lewis, 61, died after he was struck by the driver of an SUV while on his way back to work Friday afternoon. His family says he wasn’t shy about his love for others.
Posted inNation & World
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation
Opposition parties planned to topple the Liberal Party in a no-confidence vote when Parliament resumes, so a spring election was almost assured.
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Hot Suppa on Congress Street may get new owners
The Portland City Council will consider the transfer of ownership Monday night.
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Biden inks Social Security bill in rare public signing ceremony
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost payments to more than 2.5 million retirees.
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Winter storm dumps heavy snow across Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, killing at least 3
Hundreds of thousands of customers from Missouri to Virginia were suffering power outages. At least 3 deaths were confirmed as the storm swept east.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump certified as 2024 election winner without challenge, a stark contrast to 2021 violence
No violence, protests or even procedural objections happened this time around, and Republicans who challenged the 2020 election results when Trump lost to Joe Biden have expressed no qualms this year after he defeated Kamala Harris.
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Propane smell forces temporary evacuation of South Portland school
Students were temporarily moved to another building while a utility company and fire department investigated the odor.