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A new bill proposes adding a seat for tribal members to the Baxter State Park Authority.

Bill to give tribes seat on Baxter State Park Authority faces pushback

by Caitlin Andrews, Maine Public February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Attorney General Aaron Frey warned the move could violate the park’s trust and revert its control to Percival Baxter’s heirs.

Daily Brief, Politics

Why today looms large for lawmakers striving to hash out Maine’s next budget

by Michael Shepherd May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

Another poll shows Maine Republicans rallying around Susan Collins

by Michael Shepherd April 25, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

How Maine Democrats are trying to avoid public infighting over the $1 billion CMP project

by Alex Acquisto and Michael Shepherd April 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

Under Mills, Maine is watching a regional effort to curb transportation emissions

by Michael Shepherd April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

An early poll shows Susan Collins with a lead over a likely challenger

by Michael Shepherd March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

Local control is again at the heart of State House conflict over raising teacher pay

by Alex Acquisto March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

Maine reaction to Bernie Sanders’ new presidential bid shows his hard road to nomination

by Michael Shepherd February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

From Florida, LePage continues as Maine GOP’s rhetorical leader

by Michael Shepherd February 12, 2019February 12, 2019