A new law championed by Sen. Susan Collins revives a federal program that promotes and protects scenic roadways.
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Another View: Sen. Collins won’t cave to Nemitz’s call to prejudge the president
The columnist’s approach can be summed up in the words of the Queen of Hearts: ‘Sentence first – verdict afterwards.’
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Jon Treacy: As U.S. senator, I can help make government work for all Mainers
Like Susan Collins, too many in politics are siding with power and wealth. It’s time to restore freedom, fairness and opportunity for all.
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Maine delegation members call Syria withdrawal ‘harmful mistake,’ ‘terribly unwise’
The criticism echoes bipartisan condemnation from other members of Congress.
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Green Independent Party candidate explores run against Sen. Collins
Teacher and activist Lisa Savage is the latest potential contender in what is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched U.S. Senate races in 2020.
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Jim Fossel: Where will Maine go on impeachment?
Although it’s a small state, it could play a big role in the national drama.
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Rep. Golden, in the middle on impeachment, frustrating both sides
The first-term Democrat from District 2 will face a Republican-led rally at his Lewiston office this week.
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Maine Compass: Collins’ vote to confirm Kavanaugh represented best hope to preserve Roe
With the GOP poised to increase its Senate majority around the time of the vote, Kavanaugh’s rejection would have paved the way for a nominee more hostile to the right to choose.
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Republicans once critical of Collins now circle wagons around her
The senator used to endure blistering criticism from leading Maine Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, who is now singing her praises.
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Maine delegation members say whistleblower complaint heightens concerns
Two members of the state’s congressional delegation participated in closed-door briefings with the director of national intelligence and the inspector general of the country’s intelligence agencies.