The board also fines Unite Portland, a political action committee, for filing late reports of expenditures from its campaign opposing the re-election of Ethan Strimling as Portland mayor.
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Trump impeached on charges of abuse of power, obstruction
Donald Trump becomes just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached and face a trial in the Senate.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins will seek 5th term, setting stage for fierce, costly 2020 race
The Republican announced her re-election bid in a letter to supporters, ending months of speculation about a race that already has attracted record early contributions as both parties brace for a highly partisan battle.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Funding for new Maine Maritime training ship included in budget bill
The spending proposal includes $300 million for the new ship, up from the $205 million originally proposed for a smaller ship.
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Majority of House supports Trump’s impeachment, Associated Press count shows
In a fiery letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Trump maintained that he did nothing wrong in seeking foreign investigation of political rivals.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden says he will vote to impeach Donald Trump
After weighing the evidence, the 2nd District lawmaker said Trump should be removed from office for violating his constitutional duties.
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House nears historic impeachment vote as Trump paints himself as a victim
The House is expected to vote Wednesday to approve two articles, setting the stage for a Senate trial in February.
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House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill
The legislation is part of a major final burst of legislation that’s passing Congress this week despite partisan divisions and Wednesday’s likely impeachment of President Trump.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Will she run? Sen. Collins set to announce 2020 plans
Maine’s senior senator, who has raised more than $8 million for a re-election campaign, is expected to announce whether she will run.