Bellows vows to fight Trump order to limit mail-in voting

High cost of Route 1 paving project forcing Calais to 'downsize' its plan. Paving bids have come in about 40 percent more than expected for two years in a row. Read this story by Judith Meyer.

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'We won't stand for it': Bellows vows to fight Trump order to limit mail-in voting | WGME

A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law | Portland Press Herald

Maine Democrats insert millionaires tax into new spending package | Maine Public

Federal appeals court agrees to dismiss weight loss drug lawsuits filed by Mainers | Portland Press Herald

SCOTUS hears arguments in birthright citizenship case brought by ACLU of Maine and other groups | Maine Public

Collins walks back comment saying she'd only serve 1 more term if elected | Portland Press Herald

Maine eye physicians push back against proposal to expand scope of optometrists | WABI

Towns vote in different directions in latest debates over aquaculture regulation | Maine Public

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and 'illegals' | Bangor Daily News

Maine terminates contract with MaineCare provider due to health and safety violations | Maine Public

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