The Maine Democrats joined other members of their party in voting to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which means the Republican leader did not get enough support to keep his job.
Sen. Susan Collins
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn
The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn’t agree to a deal.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization
Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine becomes top recipient of Senate earmark funding after Collins gains seniority
According to an analysis by CQ/Roll Call, Maine is set to receive the most Senate funding for earmarks of any state in Fiscal Year 2024 – $602 million – even though the state’s population ranks 41st.
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Congressional delegation, Maine Republican leaders react cautiously to newest Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, offered a pointed response to the former president’s latest legal troubles.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath Iron Works to christen latest destroyer
The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. is named after a Medal of Honor recipient.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Madison ceremony marks return of manufacturing, and jobs, to former paper mill
Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden were among a crowd of a few hundred Friday celebrating the work of TimberHP to restart manufacturing operations at the plant.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Yarmouth 10-year-old advocates for diabetes research funding at U.S. Senate hearing
Of the 160 children from around the U.S. and 5 countries who attended a hearing about funding for diabetes research, Maria Muayad was the only one who spoke to the committee.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ben Bragdon: Maine voters deserve more from Susan Collins than a defense of Donald Trump
Collins, a longtime member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, should recognize the severity of the former president’s actions.