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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cybersecurity issues impact 2 Maine public school districts
School officials told parents a breach was detected in South Portland Sunday and another was detected over the weekend in Cumberland.
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7 things to expect from Maine’s new Legislature
Democrats will maintain majorities in the House and Senate when lawmakers return Wednesday.
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Maine electricity bills increased again this month
The money will pay for costly improvements to transmission lines across New England, but critics say it’s excessive.
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Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. Here are the Mainers accused of participating.
Fifteen people with ties to Maine have been charged, and most sentenced, for their alleged roles in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.