Maine’s 1st District congresswoman said the effort is meant to draw attention to the toll that mass-produced clothing has on climate change.
Rep. Chellie Pingree
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Sen. Susan Collins decries Trump’s conviction
The other members of Maine’s congressional delegation take an opposing position on Trump’s conviction on felony charges, with Sen. Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden seeing the trial and its outcome as a validation of the U.S. justice system.
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Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House
Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine’s 1st Congressional District.
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Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
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Good Shepherd president to join Rep. Pingree at State of the Union
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman invited Heather Paquette in part because Pingree expects President Biden to address the need to protect federal food assistance programs.
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Pingree, agriculture secretary discuss storm and climate impacts with Maine farmers, loggers
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a roundtable discussion in Portland in the wake of the Dec. 18 storm.
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Army Inspector General will investigate Lewiston shootings
Maine’s congressional delegation had requested the probe into the events surrounding the rampage that claimed 18 lives – the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
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Maine delegation presses Army to explain how it handled reservist responsible for Lewiston shootings
The request for a comprehensive investigation comes a day after Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden met with grieving relatives of victims killed in Lewiston.
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Collins, King, Pingree ask federal agency to extend funding period for asylum seekers
The request comes as federal support for Portland’s resettlement program is set to be replaced with a program that only covers services within 45 days of migrants’ arrival in the United States.
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Cape Elizabeth Republican announces 1st District campaign for Congress
Andrew Piantidosi asked for the support of voters in an email that was sent out by the Maine Republican Party Thursday.