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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.

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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.

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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.