Gaetz announced suddenly Thursday that he’s withdrawing from consideration, amid continued revelations about sexual misconduct claims against him, questions about a looming House Ethics Committee report and resistance from his fellow Republicans.
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Posted inBusiness, News
3 Maine counties now have median home price over $500,000
The state’s ongoing inventory shortage, coupled with the high demand for single-family homes, has led to a record-breaking year for home prices in Maine.
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Posted inMaine, News
Construction begins on York County recovery, training centers
The $44 million project in Alfred will be completed in about 18 to 24 months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Church suing UMaine System over sale of Belfast center also files protest
The appeal process with the university system puts a temporary pause on the sale of the Hutchinson Center.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock home where 46 shih tzus were seized had prior complaints, affidavit shows
An Oct. 24 search of the property revealed 48 dogs, including 46 that were white or tan shih tzus, and five cats, all of which were seized by the state, according to Maine’s animal seizure identification log.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Recount in Sanford election tie goes to incumbent Republican accused of choking wife
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, who defeated Democrat Patricia Kidder by one vote, has been charged with aggravated domestic violence assault for allegedly choking his wife. She has asked the charge to be dropped, but officials say they plan to pursue the case against Lanigan.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Planned Parenthood says requests for birth control spiked in Maine after Trump election
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England said appointment requests for long-acting contraceptives like IUDs nearly doubled in the week after the Nov. 5 election.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former congressman Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
As word of Gaetz’s decision to withdraw spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz ‘put country first and I am pleased with his decision.’
Posted inMaine, News
Acton man dies after trying to put out fire
Volney Spalding, 64, died on Wednesday after he was severely burned a few days before.
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Windham business owner admits to tampering with truck emissions monitors
Isaac Allen, owner of Red Barn Diesel Performance, faces up to 5 years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine for violating the Clean Air Act.