The departure of a long-shot contender from Newburgh leaves three Republican candidates for the 2nd Congressional District primary on June 14.
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One year in, Biden ready to talk about his progress, setbacks
The president plans a rare news conference at the one-year mark of his presidency to try to talk anxious Americans through the challenges of delivering on his lengthy to-do list.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Liz Caruso calls for Republican congressional candidates to pledge opposition to hydropower corridor
It is not clear whether any of the three other Maine 2nd District hopefuls will follow her lead to support blockage of the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
‘Eyes of the nation will be watching’ as Senate debates big voting rights bill
Two Democrats insist they won’t change filibuster rules to pass the legislation, even as voting advocates warn that Republican-led states are passing laws making it more difficult for Black Americans and others to vote.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
The House committee is examining the Trump adviser’s connection to promoting election fraud claims and his reported efforts to persuade state legislators to take steps to overturn the election results.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills and LePage pile up campaign funds for gubernatorial race
Since July, Gov. Janet Mills and Paul LePage, a former two-term Republican governor, have raised similar amounts at $1 million and $900,000, respectively. But Mills has more money on hand, with $1.28 million to LePage’s $600,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine state senator resigns to take job in Small Business Administration
Louis Luchini of Ellsworth will work as an advocate in the New England region.
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‘Inevitable digital intrusion’ into Mainers’ privacy drives new push for constitutional amendment
The proposal would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
After Biden’s first year in office, the virus and polarization rage on
For Biden, it’s been a year of lofty ambitions grounded by the unrelenting pandemic, a tough hand in Congress, a harrowing end to a foreign war and rising fears for the future of democracy itself.
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With its agenda stuck, White House puts focus back on infrastructure
President Biden is trying to regain a sense of optimism after his administration has endured a rough week.