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Maine disqualifies Trump from election ballot

Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday disqualified former President Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot. In her ruling, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows cited Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which bans from office those who “engaged in insurrection.” Bellows made the ruling after some state residents, including a […]

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Maine cops knew 6 wks ago that guman was dangerous

The Maine National Guard asked local police to check on the reservist who killed 18 people after a soldier became concerned he would “snap and commit a mass shooting,” according to information shared with CNN. Officers from the Sagadahoc County and Kennebec County Sheriff’s Offices responded and tried to contact Robert Card on September 16, […]

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Northeastern States Hold Key to Federal Legalization of Marijuana

BOSTON — Having proven they can win in the West, advocates for recreational marijuana hope the Nov. 8 election brings their first significant electoral victories in the densely populated Northeast, where voters in Massachusetts and Maine will consider making pot legal for all adults. Supporters believe “yes” votes in New England would add geographical diversity […]