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Mueller’s testimony poses risk for Trump, but also Democrats

by LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

His appearance comes more than two years since the start of the Russia investigation and few bombshells are expected.

How Maine’s members of Congress voted this week

by Targeted News Service July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

WASHINGTON — Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed the Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act (S. 1321), to prohibit interference with voting systems under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; a resolution (S. Con. Res. 19), celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing; and a resolution […]

Nation & World, Politics

Biden-Harris rematch and progressive face-off in next CNN debates

by BILL BARROW Associated Press July 18, 2019September 14, 2020

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will square off in the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates, while Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will have their own round to argue their progressive visions.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

New poll finds support drops for Susan Collins in Maine

by Scott Thistle July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

The Morning Consult poll found the Republican incumbent had the second-lowest approval rating of any senator, while Sen. Angus King was the most-liked senator.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills takes emergency steps to allow asylum seekers to qualify for state assistance

by Kevin Miller July 18, 2019December 27, 2019

The new rules will allow asylum seekers to apply for welfare benefits known as General Assistance, which the governor says is consistent with the intent of a 2015 state law that the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage narrowly interpreted.

Food & Dining, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Districts digesting new school nutrition laws, and their costs

by Scott Thistle July 18, 2019July 17, 2019

Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump slams congresswomen, and rally crowd roars, ‘Send her back!’

by DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press July 17, 2019July 18, 2019

The president turns a campaign rally into an extended dissection of 4 Democratic congresswomen he attacked this week with racist tweets.

Maine, News, Politics

Dollars from Donors: See who is contributing to Maine’s U.S. Senate candidates

by Julia McCue July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

This database lists contributions in the second quarter of 2019 to the three major candidates for U.S. Senate in 2020, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challengers Sara Gideon and Betsy Sweet. The data was drawn from campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission Source: Federal Election Commission Candidate Amount Donor Donor […]