The state’s ‘wretched’ early years. George Washington. A black-bear-inspired war with Canada. A national reputation for drunkenness. And unmistakable political clout in Washington, D.C. They’re all just part of Maine’s colorful 200-year history.
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How antitrust laws can save Silicon Valley – without breaking up the tech giants
For AT&T in the 1950s, antitrust enforcement helped increase competition while keeping Ma Bell intact.
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Donald Trump says he’s not happy with backers’ ‘send her back’ chant
As chants of “send her back” intensified, Trump paused to let them continue and did nothing apparent to discourage the crowd.
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Retired major general enters race to take on Sen. Susan Collins
Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine’s senior senator in next year’s election.
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Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
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Susan Collins teams up with Lindsey Graham to raise campaign cash
Heading into a tough 2020 re-election campaign, Maine’s senior senator formed a joint fundraising group with her Republican colleague from South Carolina.
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft is Trump dinner guest despite prostitution charge
President Donald Trump dined with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft Monday night, less than five months after the billionaire businessman was charged as part of a South Florida prostitution investigation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Jared Golden aims to allow federal programs give help to cannabis businesses
The 2nd District Democrat’s bill would drop restrictions that force the Small Business Administration to turn away companies seeking help for marijuana-related firms.
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SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Is Ginsburg using words carefully?
SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Reporters predicted the wrong outcome in the census case. Did Ginsburg telegraph the actual outcome?
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Susan Collins’ declaration as New England moderate challenged in Trump era
The Republican, who likely will seek another term next year, was a hero to liberals when she opposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act but outraged the left by her vote for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.