Sam Patten, a Camden native who aided top-level campaigns in Maine and served as a power broker overseas, is ensnared in the special counsel’s probe.
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Healed from burns, Winthrop lawmaker ends legislative session on high note
Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, sang the national anthem and read a prayer on Thursday morning to open the last day of the 128th Maine Legislature.
Marine Corps service, work-filled childhood informs Golden’s political agenda
Jared Golden says he draws inspiration from spirituality, a belief in the value of service and the cooperation of people of all political stripes.
A Nike-shunning Bruce Poliquin touts New Balance footwear
2nd District congressman weighs in on Nike’s decision to hire Colin Kaepernick for its new advertising campaign.
Candidate profile: Tiffany Bond shuns ‘reality TV’ politics
The Portland attorney is challenging Bruce Poliquin for his seat in Congress.
High stakes in the 2nd Congressional District
Bruce Poliquin facing challenges from three candidates.
Colby student named chair of Waterville Democrats
Lily Herrmann was named chair of the Waterville Democratic Committee Monday, replacing outgoing chair Claude Francke.
Collins recalls greeting troops with McCain in Bangor
In 2010, the Arizona senator and some of their colleagues were stranded overnight there because of bad weather while they were en route to a conference in Nova Scotia.
Problems at Dresden town office shine light on statewide dilemma
More time and training are needed for people in administrative positions, whether they are elected or hired.
Maine high court rules against district attorney candidate Seth Carey
Seth Carey had his license suspended again and now faces disbarment after accusations that he sexually abused a woman.