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Donald Trump · WashingtonThe Trump team asked the justices to overturn a lower court ruling and allow the arbiter, called a special master, to review the roughly 100 documents with classification markings that were taken in the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago. A three-judge panel from the Atlanta-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit last month limited the special master's review to the much larger tranche of non-classified documents.See the Story
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene over seized classified records
47% Center coverage: 179 sources
US & Canada · New YorkAuthorities have detected the high levels of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in deer in several states, including Michigan and Maine. PFAS are industrial compounds used in numerous products, such as nonstick cookware and clothing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched an effort last year to limit pollution from the chemicals.See the Story
'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism
60% Center coverage: 38 sources
Paul LePage · MaineFormer Gov. Paul LePage said he'd veto a bill banning abortions at 15 weeks. He said he supports current law that bans abortions after a fetus becomes viable outside the womb. Democrats have hammered LePage on the issue, seeking to energize voters after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.See the Story
Paul LePage Stumbles on Abortion in Maine Debate
54% Left coverage: 13 sources
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Business · PortlandA congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from a California aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster. The move from Democratic Rep. Jared Golden came a week after a spat with Republican former Rep. Bruce Poliquin about support for Maine’s lobster industry. Golden, Poliquin and independent candidate Tiffany Bond are running to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which is home to many lobster fishermen.See the Story
Congressman wants to halt aquarium money after lobster spat
50% Left coverage: 8 sources
US & CanadaA body was found at a Shore Road home at around 10:15 a.m. on Monday. The person who discovered the body then reported the death to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The body, which has not been identified, was transported to the Maine medical examiner's office.See the Story
Death at Lamoine home under investigation
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Connecticut · ConnecticutBrian M. Breen, 57, of East Hartford, Connecticut, died after being thrown from his raft on the Dead River near The Forks. The raft came up against the Big Poplar Rapid on Saturday afternoon. As members of the rafting group were pulled from the water, Breen remained unresponsive.See the Story
Connecticut man dies after being thrown from raft in western Maine river
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · ArundelThe crash was reported about 2 p.m., a Biddeford dispatcher said. Firefighters from Arundel were working to put out flames at the crash site. It's unknown how many people were on board or what their conditions are. The plane's origin and destination were also unknown.See the Story
Small plane with 2 on board crashes in Arundel near Route 1
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Plane CrashEldon Morrison, 81, of Yarmouth and 55-year-old Paul Koziell of Scarborough died in the crash. The Beechcraft plane, owned by CPM Construction, left Biddeford sometime between 7 a.m. and 8am. It then arrived in Presque Isle just after 9am, according to officials.See the Story
2 killed in Arundel plane crash
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Bangor, Maine · BangorLetters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com.Isn’t it time both parties, Republican and Democratic members of Congress stand up and condemn the threats and violence. It is disgraceful that neither party leaders stand up and say much of anything.Louise TalkingtonSurrySee the Story
Letter: Politicians must condemn threats of violence
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Bangor, Maine · BangorThe Maine I want to live in is: Where seniors can afford their prescription drugs. Where our public education is fully funded so our children can grow to be successful, thriving adults. Where a woman has rights to abortion whether for financial constraints or pregnancy complications. Where people are supported no matter what their sexual orientation.See the Story
Letter: The Maine I want to live in
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Bangor, Maine · BangorWayne Sangillo, James Ellingson, and Henry Butch Heal Jr. were killed in Vietnam 50 years ago. Their names now adorn the bridges over the Sebec, Pleasant, and Piscataquis rivers. The renaming of the bridges saw over a hundred people show up.See the Story
Letter: 3 names that will live on forever in Milo
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