Heading into a tough 2020 re-election campaign, Maine’s senior senator formed a joint fundraising group with her Republican colleague from South Carolina.
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Posted inNation & World, New England Patriots
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is Trump dinner guest despite prostitution charge
President Donald Trump dined with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft Monday night, less than five months after the billionaire businessman was charged as part of a South Florida prostitution investigation.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Jared Golden aims to allow federal programs give help to cannabis businesses
The 2nd District Democrat’s bill would drop restrictions that force the Small Business Administration to turn away companies seeking help for marijuana-related firms.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
In wake of new Nike flap, Poliquin says buy New Balance instead
Former Maine congressman Bruce Poliquin urged patriots to buy American-made sneakers instead of supporting Nike after the shoe giant dropped plans to sell Fourth of July-themed trainers.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s 2nd District: GOP’s Eric Brakey eyes challenge to Jared Golden
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Report: Nike pulls flag sneaker after Kaepernick complaint
Report: Nike is pulling a Betsy Ross’ flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
State gets to work on new economic development plan
Despite troubling demographics and other potential pitfalls, Maine aims to create a 10-year road map to a better economic future.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Politics of resentment hold us back
No one wins by blocking economic success or the expansion of human rights.