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Gateway + Gubernatorial Race

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Gateway + Gubernatorial Race

Matt covers the Mills administration’s handling of the DHHS investigation into Gateway and fraud, highlighting the inadequacy of clawing back $1 million. They argue that big government encourages corruption and rent-seeking, citing the misuse of Biden bucks. They praise Jonathan Bush for raising $968,000 from supporters and adding $400,000 of his own money, suggesting it indicates genuine support. Matt also expresses admiration for Shawn Moody’s decision to step down due to health challenges, praising his ethics and morals, and calls on remaining candidates to address important issues transparently.

Local Headlines

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Judge Orders Release of One of 17 Immigrants Detained in Skowhegan Bus Raid

A federal judge in Bangor is ordering the Venezuelan national released from a detention facility

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Man Accused of Using Hammer to Destroy Granite Pillar in Bangor

Officers say a large amount of granite had been removed from the pillar.

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Kenduskeag Man Gets 27 Years in Chile Sex Abuse Case

The man will also serve 10 years of supervised release and must pay $20,000 to each of the two victims.

National Headlines

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Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

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The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

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Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

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Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.