Rep. Clinton Collamore, who is accused of defrauding Maine’s clean elections program, also said he will return the salary he has collected since being sworn in, as well as the public campaign funding he received.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Labor shortage could slow Maine’s broadband expansion
A new report says Maine could soon face a shortage of as many as 4,400 workers in the industry, depending on how fast and extensively broadband access is expanded.
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Breeze Airways to fly from Portland to Charleston and Tampa
In addition to the year-round service, the budget airline also will have summer flights connecting Portland with Norfolk, Virginia, and Pittsburgh.
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Maine AG signs letter urging judge to reject lawsuit that would outlaw abortion drug
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined 21 other attorneys general in signing a brief that says withdrawing FDA approval for the drug would drastically reduce access to safe abortion care.
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IRS says Maine’s $850 pandemic relief checks not taxable
The agency had been studying whether the money sent out last year in Maine – and similar payments made in 16 other states – was subject to federal taxes.
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PUC opens probe into Electricity Maine’s rate setting
Customers complained that their rates skyrocketed after initial fixed-price contracts with the competitive electricity supplier ended.
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Abbott Labs laying off most temporary workers in Westbrook
The company, which expects demand for COVID tests to ebb, said no changes are currently planned for permanent workers at its Westbrook site.
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More Maine public schools get solar energy from Livermore Falls
The installation of an array on a farm in Livermore Falls, paid for by the federal government, will help power five public schools in the state.
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Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.
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Maine unemployment rate inches up
The state’s jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.