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Rebecca Conley/Maine PublicIn the posts he criticized police and wrote that white rural Americans “actually are” racist and stupid. Platner said the posts were a result of loneliness and disillusionment after he left the military, but don't represent who he is today. -
Tony Gutierrez/APMost federal employees received a partial paycheck last week for days worked before the shutdown began. But with no apparent end in sight, many workers are worried about when the next paycheck might arrive.
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While the two Democrats with the most robust campaigns said they planned to stay in the race, at least one candidate has already dropped out. Meanwhile, the reaction from the political parties in DC highlights the national spotlight on the race for Maine Sen. Susan Collins' seat. -
What to known about Question 2 about "Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Restrict Firearms and Weapons Access" -
The Maine Center for Economic Policy says full Wabanaki sovereignty would be an economic boon to tribes and the state, while addressing centuries of exploitation. -
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Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February, in which she told the president she'd "see you in court." -
If electronic payments aren't workable, beneficiaries can request a waiver with the Social Security Administration to continue receiving a paper check. -
The Trump administration has taken aim at diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the effects are being felt by tribal communities that are grappling with issues such as violence against indigenous women. Now some Wabanaki women are turning to each other to learn to protect themselves. -
We re-air our show about the history of protests, and whether they succeed in meeting their goals -
At his campaign launch in Belfast, Bush referred to himself as “a disrupter” and promised to bring economic development to the state by reducing taxes and clearing regulations for more housing development. -
The winter warming shelter will be located on Riverside Street, far from service providers downtown.
