Jan 22 'Show the warrants.' Maine's governor demands data on arrests as fear spreads over federal immigration operations By Patrick Whittle, Rodrique Ngowi, Leah Willingham, Associated Press "In America, we don’t believe in secret arrests or secret police," Gov. Janet Mills said at a news conference, adding state officials do not know where detainees are being held. Continue reading
Jan 21 Court lifts restrictions on immigration officers' tactics in Minnesota By Jack Brook, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The government persuaded the appeals court to freeze a judge’s ruling that bars officers from using tear gas and taking other steps against peaceful protesters in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Continue reading
Nov 11 Maine's Graham Platner thinks voters will overlook his past to support a new type of candidate By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate took some early hits because of his online history and a tattoo he now regrets, but he's staying in the race for the long haul. Continue reading
Nov 04 Maine rejects sweeping voter ID requirements while Texas passes amendment to enshrine ban on noncitizens voting By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican push to enact strict voter ID laws. Continue reading
Nov 04 Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18 By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, Maine residents voted Tuesday to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns. Continue reading
Nov 02 What to expect in Maine on Election Day By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Maine voters will decide a pair of high-profile ballot measures addressing elections and gun violence in a statewide referendum election on Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 28 Maine and Texas latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot By Patrick Whittle, John Hanna, Associated Press The initiatives are the latest in a wave of voting-related measures since President Donald Trump's false claims about widespread fraud costing him reelection in 2020. Continue reading
Oct 23 What to know about Maine's tumultuous Senate primary race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press After days of posting multiple apology videos, showing off his chest to reveal a covered-up tattoo that had been connected with a Nazi symbol and distancing himself from old online comments, Maine Democrat Graham Platner says he's only further committed to his… Continue reading
Oct 22 Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Platner says he was unaware until recently that the image has been associated with Nazi police. Continue reading
Oct 14 Maine Democratic Gov. Mills plans to confront President Trump again with her campaign for Senate By Thomas Beaumont, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine GOP Chairman Jim Deyermond on Tuesday called Mills "one of America's most liberal, unpopular Governors to join a race where moderates have had historic success."… Continue reading