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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Trump’s rule punishes legal immigrants

by The Editorial Board August 13, 2019December 27, 2019

Using the full power of the U.S. government to add to the misery of people without power is cruel and pointless.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

Researchers back Chellie Pingree’s efforts to keep agricultural agencies in DC

by Steve Collins August 12, 2019August 13, 2019

The Trump administration’s plan to move two agricultural research agencies to Kansas City has drawn sharp criticism from scientists and Maine’s 1st District congresswoman.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes

by Steve Collins July 31, 2019November 5, 2019

Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.

Local & State, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Bucking trend, Golden opposes House impeachment inquiry

by Steve Collins July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Maine’s 2nd District congressman says going after Trump would only contribute to partisan rancor.

Local & State, News

Measure in U.S. House seeks answers to whether military created Lyme disease

by Steve Collins July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

Members of Congress voted unanimously last week to order the Pentagon to report about any biological weapons program that may have mistakenly or deliberately exposed Americans to tick-borne diseases.

Elections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Money from away flows into campaigns for Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race

by Scott Thistle July 16, 2019December 27, 2019

Intense national interest is fueling record donations to Sen. Susan Collins, while challenger Sara Gideon raised over $1 million in about a week.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen

by Scott Thistle July 15, 2019December 27, 2019

All 4 members of the state’s delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.

Elections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Sen. Collins has already raised more cash than she did for 2014 campaign

by Scott Thistle July 15, 2019July 16, 2019

The campaign of Susan Collins, the only Republican from New England in Congress, announced it has raised a total of $6.45 million, with $2 million coming in the second quarter of 2019.