The online letter to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites allegations of sexual misconduct and Kavanaugh’s “angry demeanor” as reasons to reject his nomination to the Supreme Court.
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Dozens of residents flood Collins’ Augusta office as Kavanaugh vote advances
The Maine senator, one of a few Republicans who could halt the judge’s nomination, still has not decided how she will vote, a staff member says.
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Legislative candidates participate in Kennebec Valley forum
Eight Democrats, two independents and no Republicans joined Tuesday night’s event in Waterville.
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Ranked-choice voting likely to determine outcome of 2nd District U.S. House race, polls find
One pollster determined that incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads, but not by a majority, and Jared Golden would win when independent candidates’ votes are reassigned.
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Sen. Collins reiterates that Kavanaugh is unlikely to favor overturning Roe v. Wade
She cites points he made in conversations with her.
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Republican drops out of race for Cumberland County district attorney
Two candidates remain: Democrat Jon Gale and independent Jonathan Sahrbeck.
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How a member of Maine’s political elite found himself in Mueller’s cross hairs
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.
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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.
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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.