politics
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Two mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17
The June 2 national elections are shaping up to be the country’s most violent on record.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Nebraska may cease using Maine’s system to allocate electoral votes
Trump follows governor's lead and calls for Midwestern state to return to winner-take-all system for presidential elections.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2024
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
The House is scheduled to leave town for a 2-week spring recess at the end of Friday’s session. It’s doubtful any vote on removing Johnson would be imminent.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Midcoast artist fills State House halls with paintings of women leaders
Artist Jerri Whitman noticed that women lacked representation on the walls of the Maine State House in Augusta, so she created a collection of paintings to make sure their history was not lost.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2024
Waterville man charged by FBI over online threats to kill President Biden, immigrants
Benjamin Brown was arrested Monday on a warrant charging transmitting a threatening interstate communication and his Spring Street apartment was searched, according to a U.S. District Court official.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Biden effigy beaten, kicked at Kansas county Republican event, drawing outrage
The event, promoted by a county Republican organization, comes amid increased fears over violence against public officials and civil servants.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
George Santos announces another run for New York House seat
The indicted former congressman plans to run against Nick LaLota for New York’s 1st District.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2024
Biden willing to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss Ukraine, Israel aid
Lawmakers are on recess so it’s not clear when a meeting might be scheduled.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
Appeals court upholds Acadia Hospital equal pay ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit agreed that the hospital violated the state's equal pay law by paying clinical psychologist Clare Mundell an hourly rate of $50 while paying men in her department $90 to $95 per hour.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
New Waterville mayor Morris cites economic development focus during City Hall swearing-in ceremony
The inauguration ceremony for Mike Morris drew more than 100 people Tuesday night to the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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