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Giuliani’s Ukraine activities at core of whistleblower complaint

by CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press September 26, 2019September 27, 2019

Once ‘America’s mayor,’ he became a fierce Trump partisan who says ‘I will be the hero’ when this episode is over.

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Whistleblower probe tests Republicans’ alliance with Trump

by LISA MASCARO and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press September 26, 2019December 27, 2019

There are signals that the tumult of his presidency may have entered a new phase for the party that’s being defined by his tenure.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine delegation members say whistleblower complaint heightens concerns

by Kevin Miller September 26, 2019December 27, 2019

Two members of the state’s congressional delegation participated in closed-door briefings with the director of national intelligence and the inspector general of the country’s intelligence agencies.

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

Biden’s top 2020 Democratic rivals avoid rush to defend him

by BILL BARROW Associated Press September 26, 2019September 14, 2020

The reactions signal how contentious the Democratic primary could become if it unfolds against the backdrop of impeachment proceedings.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump: Person who helped whistleblower is ‘close to a spy’

by Eli Stokols Los Angeles Times September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

President Donald Trump says whoever gave information to the whistleblower who accused him of abusing his office is “close to a spy.”

Nation & World, Politics

Here’s what happens now with the impeachment inquiry

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Who is in charge and how long will the process take?

Business, Health, Maine, News, Politics

State senator to introduce bill that would ban vaping products in Maine

by Joe Lawlor September 26, 2019September 25, 2019

The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth comes amid mounting health concerns and at least 9 deaths that have prompted bans or limits on vaping product sales in other states.

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Pingree and Collins react to latest revelations in whistleblower case

by Dennis Hoey September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

While Republican Sen. Susan Collins says the summary of a phone call President Trump made to Ukraine’s leader ‘raises some key questions,’ Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree says it provides ‘indisputable evidence’ the president abused his office.