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John Baldacci

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John Baldacci

Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on  Local and National Politics.

Local Headlines

44 minutes ago in Local

Rockland bus driver pleads guilty to civil violation in connection with death of 12-year-old boy

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The driver of a school bus that hit and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rockland pleaded guilty in court Tuesday afternoon to a civil violation.

47 minutes ago in Local

2 juveniles taken into custody after stolen car hits police cruiser in Lewiston

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Three people are wanted after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser Monday night in Lewiston.

20 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Police Looking for Suspect in Injury Shooting

The shooting is currently under active investigation

National Headlines

1 day ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

1 day ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

3 days ago in Local, National

Blanche confirmed as attorney general despite opposition from Collins and King

Blanche, who had been serving as acting head of the Justice Department since April, was narrowly confirmed this morning in a 50-49 vote.

5 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.