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Maine's voter-approved limit on PAC contributions triggers lawsuit in federal court
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, arguing that money spent to support political expression is "a vital feature of our democracy.” ...
Judge weighs Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges participating in state program
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to overturn a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state program that allows high school students to take college courses for credit. The state argued at a hearing Monday that the 2023...
A storm brings squalls to the Northeast; 2 people die from heart attacks after shoveling snow
Snow squalls — sudden bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds — created whiteout conditions in parts of the northeast during a storm that brought even more snow to the Great Lakes region Thursday. Two people died from heart attacks after shoveling snow in upstate New York, officials said. ...
Maine’s dam agency does what it can to keep the aging infrastructure safe
Nearly a decade after a company abandoned the paper mill that once shaped Bucksport’s economy, its successor is in the process of abandoning three dams that shape the surrounding watershed. On Thursday night, scores of people who rely on the dam’s reservoirs for drinking water...
Winner of Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat still undetermined in close race
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — With control of the U.S. House of Representatives still in question, Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying his party, led by a thin margin over Republican Austin Theriault on Thursday in a race that was still too early to call two days after...
Winner of pivotal 2nd Congressional District race in Maine still being determined
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, was defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state lawmaker, but the race was too early to call Wednesday morning. The matchup...
Partner of Maine lawmaker charged with domestic violence says charges should be dropped
SANFORD, Maine (AP) — The romantic partner of a Maine state lawmaker who faces domestic violence charges said in court Wednesday that the assault did not occur and the case should be dropped. State Rep. Lucas Lanigan, a Republican, turned himself in on Monday on a domestic violence...
Maine Democrats demand a Republican lawmaker's resignation over his arrest for alleged assault
SANFORD, Maine (AP) — Maine Democrats called on a Republican state lawmaker to resign Wednesday in light of charges accusing him of strangling his partner after she confronted him about having an affair. State Rep. Lucas Lanigan turned himself in on Monday on domestic violence...
The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country — especially vibrant foliage. Leaves around the northern U.S. are starting to turn orange, yellow and red, inspiring legions of leaf...
