In the far northeast of the country, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is a place with long stretches of empty highway, trees beyond measure and lots of rocky coastline with unbeatable scenery. It is also a political hot spot unparalleled in America. No other congressional district has such close races in 2020 for the House and […]
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Senate version of renewed Violence Against Women Act would weaken tribal courts
Penobscots have sought jurisdiction over domestic violence on their reservation, as allowed under a House version of the bill.
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Latest complaint against medical examiner says he joked about dead Mainers in job posting
The complaint filed Thursday by Rep. Jeff Evangelos against Dr. Mark Flomenbaum comes about 8 months after the state said it would look into the medical examiner’s credibility.
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Absent witnesses close to Trump hover over impeachment
Pence, Pompeo, Bolton, Perry: Trump’s inner circle is often mentioned but is missing from the House impeachment hearings.
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Lawmakers from Windham come out against name change for USM
Three legislators argue that renaming it the University of Maine at Portland – which would cost more than $1 million – ‘undermines the regional nature of the school.’ The change is subject to legislative approval.
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Sen. King co-sponsors bill to improve telehealth access, a benefit to rural areas
The bill could help patients in rural Maine, where using technology is seen as an increasingly essential way for patients to receive health care.
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Collins, Romney among senators who join Trump for lunch amid impeachment inquiry
Sen. Susan Collins has not commented on the House impeachment inquiry, but said it did come up briefly during the meeting with the president Thursday.
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Ex-White House aide undercuts Trump defense, saying Sondland did ‘domestic political errand’
Fiona Hill also warns Republicans that their ‘fictional’ narrative that Ukraine, rather than Russia, interfered in U.S. elections works to the benefit of Russia.
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Impeachment intensifies buzz about Pompeo run for U.S. Senate
Some in President Trump’s circle wonder whether the secretary of state is plotting an escape strategy.
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Democratic debate revives clashes over ‘Medicare for All’
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, representing the most progressive wing of the party, defend their plans for a public system, while Joe Biden says many people are happy with their private insurance.