WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are plowing forward with a committee vote Friday on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to Supreme Court after an extraordinary and emotional day of testimony where he denied accusations of sexual assault as “unequivocally” false. His accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, testified that she was “100 percent” certain Kavanaugh attacked her. The […]
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Senate panel favorably recommends Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
In this March 21, 2017, file photo, Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch explains mutton busting, an event held at rodeos similar to bull riding or bronc riding, in which children ride or race sheep, as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate […]
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Lawmakers may OK chest tattoos for people who prefer death to resuscitation
AUGUSTA — A proposal before the Legislature would allow Mainers who don’t want emergency medical care to get a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo on their chests to indicate their wishes. The measure would prohibit “emergency medical treatment providers from starting resuscitation on a person when an order not to resuscitate is presented in the form […]
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Ginzler announces re-election bid
BRIDGTON — Republican state Rep. Phyllis Ginzler has announced her intention to seek re-election to the House District 69 seat, which includes the towns of Bridgton, Denmark and Harrison. If re-elected, it would be her second term. During the 127th Legislature, Ginzler sponsored three bills, most notably LD 280, “An Act To Exempt Military Pensions […]