Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maine
AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect
A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (US
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X fu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add unnecessary and burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant c
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the federal government to stop a new policy that would cut off family planning funding to states and health clinics unless they agree to a list of political conditions that are illegal, unreasonable, and completely out of touch with families' needs.
AG Rayfield filed th
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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#Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election
Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
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Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new poli
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a Guest on MSNOW's "Morning Joe."
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Willie Geist, MSNOW: Governor Hochul, great to see you this morning. Let's start right th
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Bates College President Garry W. Jenkins Selected for Prestigious Presidential Fellowship
LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 29 -- Bates College issued the following news:
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Bates President Garry W. Jenkins selected for prestigious Presidential Fellowship
By Meredith McCarroll
Bates College President Garry W. Jenkins has been selected as a member of the second cohort of the Washington, D.C.-based Aspen Institute's Aspen-Kern Presidential Leadership Fellowship. The fellowship, offered through the Aspen-Kern Program for Leadership and Character in Higher Education, is designed to support an
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Bates College Welcomes New Faculty
LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 29 -- Bates College issued the following news:
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Bates welcomes new faculty
By Meredith McCarroll
Bates is welcoming a number of new faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year, including 11 tenured or on the tenure track. Bates News will introduce these faculty over the next few weeks, beginning with those below.
Emily Culbreath, assistant professor of dance
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am a dance-theater practitioner, educator, choreographer, wri
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DSCC Friday Takeaways: Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways":
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DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: The Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 67 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org.
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Funding Directed to Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court Under Maine State Sen. Carney Bill
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 29 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth:
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Funding directed to Aroostook County drug treatment court under Sen. Carney bill
On July 1, funding for the Aroostook County drug treatment court became available, approved last year through the passage of a bill sponsored by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 779, "An Act to Fund the Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court," represents another s
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Gov. Mills Radio Address: Maine's Annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following text of a radio address:
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Maine's Annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign
Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening.
You know, one of the great privileges of serving as your Governor is working with so many veterans to make sure they have all the opportunities that they deserve in our state. Our state is proud that we have one of the highest number of veterans per capita of any state in the country. And
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House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-766) on the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act (H.R. 9436). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose of the Legislation
The purpose of H.R. 9436 is to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.
Background and Need fo
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
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As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equali
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ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Cortez Masto Urge Trump Admin to Abandon Reckless Plan to Equip ICE with Electric Shock Gloves
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Cortez Masto Urge Trump Admin to Abandon Reckless Plan to Equip ICE with Electric Shock Gloves
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Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senate colleagues to call on the Trump Administration to abandon its reckless plan to outfit U.S. Immigration and Customs
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Johns Hopkins: Model Could Better Protect Farmworkers From PFAS-Contaminated Soil
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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New Model Could Better Protect Farmworkers From PFAS-Contaminated Soil
Farmworker-specific framework assesses PFAS contamination in agricultural soils--and offers guidance on when they may warrant further investigation or protective action.
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A team led by Johns Hopkins University researchers has developed the first soil exposure model designed specifi
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Judicial Watch Urges Supreme Court to Protect Public Access to State Voter Rolls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Judicial Watch Urges Supreme Court to Protect Public Access to State Voter Rolls
Judicial Watch announced today it filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) supporting the Public Interest Legal Foundation's (PILF) petition for review of a Ninth Circuit decision that allows Hawaii to shield its statewide voter registration list from public
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Lujan, Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves
Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 14 Senate colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to abandon its reckless plan to outfit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. Their letter also deman
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Maine Secretary of State: Federal Judge Blocks Attempts to Restrict Mail-in Voting
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 29 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Federal judge blocks attempts to restrict mail-in voting
A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from interfering with states' rights to conduct mail-in voting for the upcoming November elections, now 67 days away. Judge Indira Talwani ruled yesterday that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in proving the administration's order was unconstitutional.
"Last night's decision w
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Maine State Rep. Webb Issues Commentary: Working to Lower the Cost of Living for State Families
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 29 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary by Maine State Rep. Kilton Webb:
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Working to lower the cost of living for Maine families
One of my favorite parts of being a state representative is getting to connect with community members. This summer, I have had the chance to speak with over 600 neighbors across Bowdoin, Durham, Lisbon, Pownal and Topsham. Each town, although unique in many ways, faces many of the same issues - including the rising c
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026:
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect
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Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for th
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, hundreds of registered nurses - joined by patients and community allies - mobilized to demand hospitals and elected officials immediately cut ties with artificial intelligence giant Palantir. The nurses, who are members of National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of r
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Reed Wants ICE to Cancel $20M 'Shock Glove' Order That is 'Shockingly Wasteful & Ripe for Abuse'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Wants ICE to Cancel $20M 'Shock Glove' Order That is 'Shockingly Wasteful & Ripe for Abuse'
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Noting that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have deployed violence and deadly force against innocent Americans with no accountability, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) strongly opposes the agency's decision to reportedly spend $20 million dollars on "shock glove
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Roundup: Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Troy Jackson at 'Women for Troy' Launch in Maine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Roundup: Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Troy Jackson at 'Women for Troy' Launch in Maine
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Yesterday, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Troy Jackson in his bid to unseat Senator Susan Collins in Maine-where reproductive freedom is at the center of one of the country's most consequential Senate races this cycle.
Reproductive Fre
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Semafor | Lobbyists go to work for Canada tariff carveouts
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Semafor | Lobbyists go to work for Canada tariff carveouts
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In an article for Semafor, White & Case Global International Trade head David Bond discussed the potential escalation of US tariffs on Canada and Canada's targeted retaliatory measures.
David predicted that US officials could increase tariffs already in effect rather than expand their scope to additional products. He
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Senator Collins Warns $170 Million of Maine Goods Would Be Hit by Tariffs in New Letter to Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins Warns $170 Million of Maine Goods Would Be Hit by Tariffs in New Letter to Administration
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BANGOR, ME - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jameison Greer urging them to resume negotiations with Canada and to reach a fair trade agreement to prevent damaging tariffs from taking effect in order
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Shaheen and Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen and Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and more than a dozen of her Senate colleagues called on the Trump Administration to abandon its reckless plan to outfit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. In a letter to Acting ICE Director David Ven
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University of New England Researchers Install Wave Radar to Track Spur Jetty's Impact on Saco's Camp Ellis
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 29 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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UNE researchers install wave radar to track spur jetty's impact on Saco's Camp Ellis
Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires
University of New England researchers installed a wave radar system on Ram Island near the Saco jetty on Friday, adding a new layer of data collection to an ongoing effort to measure how a spur jetty project will affect wave energy and shoreline conditions near Camp Ellis.
The install,
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What They're Saying: Rising Costs Continue to Put Republicans on Defense Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Rising Costs Continue to Put Republicans on Defense Ahead of Midterms
Wall Street Journal: "Cost-of-living worries are ... giving Democrats an advantage"
Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the
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