‘The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule,’ President Biden said. ‘The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands.’
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Rome to hold special election in August to fill seat left by selectman who died
Residents are scheduled to elect Robert Hudson’s successor Aug. 9
Trump gunman searched for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
The gunman is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting, asking ‘How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?’
Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
Pingree, Maine’s 1st District congresswoman, is one among the Democrats who have been critical of Israel’s invasion of Gaza. King, an independent, has consistently expressed concern about the impact of Israel’s assault on civilians.
Case against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent continues with new indictment
Michael Corson, 55, of Madison was indicted on one Class C count of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy, a charge that prosecutors filed after they dismissed several counts of theft before Corson’s trial in March.
Maine lawmaker escapes penalty for repeatedly missing campaign finance deadlines
Officials said a ‘quirk’ in state law prevents the ethics commission from fining Rep. Richard Campbell’s political action committee.
Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist, sexist attacks on Harris
Republican leaders and former President Donald Trump’s campaign are scrambling to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival.