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Democrat Janet Mills Wins Maine's Race For Governor
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Democratic incumbent held off a comeback bid from former Gov. Paul LePage, who is known for his inflammatory comments about the LGBTQ community,...
New Westbrook coalition to host legislative forum on housing crisis
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 13—The newly formed Westbrook Community Housing Coalition will host a forum Saturday with local legislators to hear about their efforts to address the housing crisis at the state level.
Highlights of Mills' $10.3 billion budget plan
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 11—A look at what's inside — and what's missing — from Gov. Janet Mills' $10.3 billion, 651-page budget proposal to address some of Maine's biggest challenges. OPIOID EPIDEMIC Fatal overdoses ...
Low-barrier homeless shelters a little more hopeful after new state funding
Maine Morning Star via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoThis past winter, the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville served twice as many individuals in...
New rent relief program to offer struggling Mainers up to $800 a month
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 months agoApr. 22—A new rent relief program could give thousands of Mainers up to $800 a month to help them avoid eviction as the state's housing crisis continues. Legislators on Thursday allocated $18 ...
Lewiston's Mana Abdi to be first Somali-American lawmaker in Maine
Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 9—LEWISTON — One of the stars of Lewiston's immigrant community, 26-year-old community organizer Mana Abdi, won election Tuesday to a state House seat that will make her the first Somali-American ...
Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 10—Former House Speaker Ryan Fecteau has taken a job advising Gov. Janet Mills on housing, workforce and economic development issues, the administration announced Tuesday. Fecteau, a Biddeford ...
Maine Republicans face leadership decision in wake of election losses
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 27—Multiple candidates seek to lead the Maine Republican Party as it tries to rebound from bruising election losses in November. Chairwoman Demi Kouzounas is seeking a fourth term as leader ...
Abortion ruling sure to shape political debate in Maine heading into election
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 25—Maine Democrats quickly vowed to ward off any attempts to adopt restrictions on abortions Friday, and Gov. Janet Mills said she would veto any efforts to put up roadblocks to women's ...
Candidates in Lewiston make last-minute pitches to undecided voters
Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 8—LEWISTON — Heading into Election Day on Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats held campaign events in Lewiston to rally the faithful and perhaps sway undecided voters. Republicans said they ...
