Maine Republicans point fingers over anonymous website attacks
Ben Midgley’s team believes midgleyexposed.com has Bobby Charles’ fingerprints on it.
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Hundreds of supporters wait hours to see JD Vance speak in Bangor
Dozens of people were turned away from the door before Vance began speaking at the Bangor airport on Thursday.
JD Vance hits Janet Mills on alleged fraud and boosts Paul LePage in Bangor
The Republican vice president blamed the term-limited Democrat for what he called a failure to crack down on fraud in the state’s Medicaid program.
Maine Democrats split over taxing 2nd homes in sharp debate exchange
The dispute offered a rare glimpse of friction in a Democratic field that has been notably collegial.
Jared Golden says he would support reining in Trump’s Iran war powers
He was the last member of Maine’s congressional delegation to say President Donald Trump needs congressional approval for further military action.
Watch: JD Vance’s comments at Bangor event
The vice president is expected to make remarks on the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on fraud.
Live updates: JD Vance speaks in Bangor on alleged healthcare fraud
The visit is a platform for the vice president and a host of Republican politicians who are attending the event, including former Gov. Paul LePage.
What to watch when JD Vance comes to Bangor
The visit comes a day after Medicare froze enrollment for new home healthcare providers, giving the speech an immediate backdrop.
Dems running for Maine’s 2nd District tackle tribal issues at Wabanaki forum
The four Democrats competing in a June primary to face former Gov. Paul LePage for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District met Wednesday night in Presque Isle at a forum put on by the Wabanaki Alliance to discuss tribal sovereignty and other issues facing the state’s native population. Hosted by the Mik’maq Nation, one of Maine’s…
Bobby Charles defends aggressive plans to cut spending at Republican debate
Charles fired off a litany of targets he’d address to cut $4 billion from the state’s roughly $7 billion budget if he reaches the Blaine House.
Susan Collins tells Kash Patel Maine needs more help fighting illegal grow houses
Patel and DEA Administrator Terrance Cole said they have had trouble connecting the Maine operations to the Chinese government.
Live updates: 5 Democrats running to replace Janet Mills debate in Portland
The candidates will face off for the third time in a TV debate at 3:45 p.m.
Trump administration freezes Medicare enrollment for new home healthcare providers
The announcement came a day before Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak in Bangor about alleged fraud.
Live updates: Maine Republicans hold 1st TV debate featuring Bobby Charles
The field will debate at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at an event hosted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and News Center Maine at Aura in Portland.
Trump says no need for China’s help on Iran as shippers seek passage through Hormuz
“I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise,” he told reporters.
Exclusive-US halting Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers
The Trump administration has singled out some Democratic-led states, including California and Minnesota, as not doing enough to combat fraud.
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