Michael Shepherd
Bangor Daily News
Gardiner, ME, United States
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Maine calls out landfill operator’s ‘disappointing’ response to looming sludge crisis
The sludge poses a public health and environmental crisis if it is discharged into rivers. → Read More
The drug policy reform uniting Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Cory Booker
Co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the EQUAL Act would eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine. → Read More
Angus King’s Social Security proposal puts him to Susan Collins’ right
Angus King has proposed raising the retirement age to ensure Social Security's solvency. → Read More
Mainers included in Angus King’s list of ‘suspicious’ Twitter accounts
Almost all of the flagged accounts were conservative and appear to be under anonymous handles. → Read More
Maine lawmaker says he’ll resign after pleading not guilty to signature fraud charges
Rep. Clinton Collamore pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges alleging he defrauded the state’s taxpayer-funded campaign system. → Read More
How to get your taxes done for free in Maine
Most Mainers qualify for free online tax services through a low-key IRS program that provides filing for people making under $73,000 a year. → Read More
Here's where Republicans applauded during Janet Mills' budget speech
Areas in which the parties agreed showed how Maine politics has changed during the Mills era, while disagreements showed a rough roadmap for 2023. → Read More
IRS rules Maine’s $850 relief checks won’t be taxed federally
Maine was one of 21 states contending with a part of the federal tax code exempting direct payments to Americans during disasters. → Read More
‘Horrors of socialism’ resolution splits Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree
The symbolic resolution is one of the first messaging bills teed up by the new Republican majority and aimed to split Democrats. → Read More
Jared Golden wants to make the Blue Dog Coalition relevant again
The Blue Dogs were instrumental in getting a public option extracted from the Affordable Care Act. → Read More
Where public opinion stands on Janet Mills’ abortion proposals
Only five states have seen higher public support for abortion rights than Maine. → Read More
GOP lawmakers expect spending fight with Janet Mills on upcoming budget
Gov. Janet Mills will release her two-year budget Wednesday, kicking off what is expected to be a contentious negotiation process. → Read More
Janet Mills preaches restraint ahead of unveiling her spending plan
Janet Mills is teasing her spending proposal with the same caution she noted four years ago. → Read More
Read Janet Mills’ 2nd inaugural address
Gov. Janet Mills gave her 2nd inaugural address on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center in Maine. → Read More
The corporate contributions fueling Janet Mills’ 2nd inauguration
Just 19 companies kicked in $180,000 of the $255,000 raised by Dec. 24 for the inaugural festivities. → Read More
The old problems facing Janet Mills ahead of her 2nd inauguration
Gov. Janet Mills will step into her second term with many of the same challenges that governors of Maine's history have had to face. → Read More
How a major deal shifts Maine’s political debate on lobstering
The coordinated effort from Maine's big-name politicians underscored the unity around the industry. → Read More
Maine lawmakers reach deal on heating aid package after long hearing
The package will likely provide $450 relief checks for most Mainers, which could go out in late January if the Legislature approves of the deal. → Read More
CMP corridor’s outlook remains hazy despite victory in Maine’s high court
It was a substantial victory for CMP, but the response from its side was somewhat tepid. → Read More
Jared Golden beats Bruce Poliquin for 3rd term in Maine’s 2nd District
Rep. Jared Golden easily defeated former Rep. Bruce Poliquin on Wednesday after raking in 53 percent of votes to Poliquin's 47 percent. → Read More