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John Richardson

Maine, Portland

Metro Editor, MaineToday Media, @pressherald and Maine Sunday Telegram.

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  • Maine secretary of state issues petition language for people’s veto of state budget

    2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    Supporters of a people’s veto initiative can soon begin collecting signatures to block the two-year state budget now that the state has approve language for the petitions. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Monday released the official language, which also will appear on the statewide ballot if the longshot effort is successful.

  • Lawmakers propose competing reforms to General Assistance

    2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    Maine lawmakers and advocates proposed a wide range of reforms to the state’s emergency assistance program Monday as state officials warned that General Assistance spending remains at an unsustainable level. Some proposals called for tighter eligibility rules and limits on the amount of state reimbursement a single municipality can get — a proposal aimed specifically at curtailing program funds for the city of Portland.

  • Susan Collins breaks with party again, this time opposing Medicaid cuts

    2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Susan Collins broke ranks and joined Democrats over the weekend in opposing a budget resolution that would likely require cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs to extend President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. The vote came only days after the she broke with fellow Republicans and President Donald Trump over tariffs.

  • Trump policies expected to cause 25% drop in Canadian tourism to Maine

    2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    Maine could see a 25% drop in Canadian tourists this year because of economic insecurity, the prospect of higher prices driven by new tariffs and lingering animosity over President Donald Trump’s talk of annexing their country, the state’s top tourism official said Friday. In a typical year, about 900,000 Canadians vacation in Maine, supporting local economies in beach communities like Old Orchard Beach, said Carolan Ouellette, director of the Maine Office of Tourism.

  • Maine lawmakers ask feds to reconsider cut of heating assistance staff

    2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | John Richardson

    Maine lawmakers are asking the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to eliminate the staff of a federal heating assistance program that serves thousands of households in the state, a move that has created uncertainty about how the program will operate going forward.

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John Richardson
John Richardson @jrichmaine
5 Jan 23

It was 25 years ago today when a light rain began to fall. We had no idea what was about to hit us. https://t.co/GUNYmHre76

Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald @PressHerald

On the 25th anniversary of a devastating ice storm that left half of Maine without power for weeks, the @PressHerald takes a look back with stories, interactives, photos, front pages from the aftermath, and remembrances from reporters and readers. https://t.co/4T1CcES8Wr

John Richardson
John Richardson @jrichmaine
19 Sep 22

RT @randybillings: ICYMI: Archival records show Maine Gov. LePage, w/ 2 years left on his term, sought at least 2 positions in the Trump ad…

John Richardson
John Richardson @jrichmaine
22 Aug 22

RT @PressHerald: Do NOT miss this one, from @joelawlorph Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated…