US Senators Collins and King, Gov. Mills, and Republican challenger Paul LePage issued statements after the leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

US Senators Collins and King, Gov. Mills, and Republican challenger Paul LePage issued statements after the leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Abortion is legal under Maine state law until about 24 weeks, or viability. The rate of abortion dropped in the state from 2014 to 2017.
Sen. Maxmin and campaign manager Canyon Woodward argue in a forthcoming book the Democratic party is condescending and ignores rural voters.
Wabanaki leaders make a practical decision that there weren’t enough votes to override a veto. But they added “Our fight for sovereignty restoration will not end today.”
Director warns of “imminent” crisis in being able to find lawyers for all people needing public defense.
In short, despite positive government efforts, structural improvements are likely to be slow, expensive and economically vulnerable to labor and supply.
Maine Republicans and Democrats discuss splitting $1.2 million price tag to hire five public defenders.
The state AG likely would decide whether Paul LePage, who receives about $27,000 per year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.
Political labels may be too simple, misleading.
The governor’s decision to donate the contributions comes after Eliot Cutler was arrested Friday on child pornography charges.
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