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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Keep failed southern border policies out of Maine

by The Editorial Board September 1, 2019December 27, 2019

The tough talk from our state’s new Border Patrol agent in charge should raise red flags.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics

Eric Brakey rounds up endorsements for congressional race

by Steve Collins August 13, 2019November 5, 2019

The Auburn Republican plans to announce formally next month that he will take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a 2nd District Democrat serving his first term.

Greg Kesich, Opinion

The View From Here: Gun owners have too much power

by Greg Kesich August 11, 2019December 27, 2019

As the bodies pile up from mass shootings, it’s time to ask why older, white, rural men should hold so much sway over public policy.

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.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics

Brakey files to challenge Golden in 2nd Congressional District race

by Steve Collins July 29, 2019November 5, 2019

Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that’s up for grabs in next year’s race.

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.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics

GOP’s Eric Brakey has raised more than $100K for possible congressional run

by Steve Collins July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

The former Auburn state senator appears likely to challenge Democrat Jared Golden in 2020’s 2nd District election.

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.