The former congressman wants to make a return to elected office. Read More
Maine’s national monument will have an operating budget of about $400,000 — its highest yet — if Congress gives approval. Read More
The borrowing would pay to mitigate wastewater pollution in coastal watersheds, for upgrades to the state’s aging transportation infrastructure, and for facility and programming improvements at public higher education campuses. Read More
Before leaving office in January, Gov. Paul LePage will take the unusual step of releasing a two-year budget proposal looking to cement his legacy by cutting income taxes and providing funding for — or just eliminating — voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Read More
One of the low-key storylines of the gubernatorial debate was Republican Shawn Moody's subtle breaks from Gov. Paul LePage, while the challengers to U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree looked to wrest support from her in their ranked-choice race. Read More
That appears highly unlikely, as lawmakers are out of Washington, and there are no plans for either chamber to reconvene before the election. Read More
The 1987 pact prohibits the United States and Russia from possessing, producing or test-flying a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 300 miles to 3,400 miles. Read More
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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' vote may have given Democrats something they can use to rally against her, but the slate of potential opponents likely won't be clear until after November. Read More
The Maine senator has been tight-lipped this week on the rapid developments around the Supreme Court nominee. She'll have to decide on him today. Read More
In August, USDA issued no warnings, filed no complaints and imposed no penalties through settlements with any of the 8,000 or so facilities it licenses and inspects under the federal Animal Welfare Act. Read More
President Donald Trump has said any possible U.S. response to Khashoggi’s disappearances must take into account the security and defense ties with the kingdom. Read More
The meeting is one of the biggest international financial summits in the world, and it is seen as a major opportunity for Saudi officials to showcase their economy. Read More
Emmet Flood has been assisting the White House with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Read More
Trump announced in late August that McGahn would exit after his second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, was confirmed. Read More
The race to replace the term-limited Gov. Paul LePage is a toss-up that has already drawn $7.2 million in outside spending to largely blanket Maine airwaves with negative ads, but the candidates themselves have stayed focused on issues in the five debates so far. Read More
Thomas Daffron, who opened the letter Monday, said the writer claimed the letter was tainted with ricin residue. Read More
The professor, who is retired, reportedly said she's disappointed, but will not challenge the decision. Read More
Maine's candidates for governor are voicing varying degrees of skepticism about Central Maine Power's plan to build a major transmission corridor from Canada through Maine. Read More
The second debate between the frontrunners wasn't as nasty as the first, with U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Assistant Maine House Majority Leader Jared Golden defending their stances on health care and guns in a tight race. Read More
Trump's comments come weeks after he told supporters to “pretend I’m on the ballot” in November. Read More
Mueller is reportedly close to rendering judgment on two of the most explosive aspects of his inquiry: whether there were clear incidents of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, and whether the president took any actions that constitute obstruction of justice. Read More
Trump's remarks were his most robust defense yet of the Saudis, a U.S. ally he has made central to his Mideast agenda. Read More
Voters in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties won't know on Election Day whether one of the candidates for district attorney will keep his law license. Read More
“At this time, preliminary testing has indicated there is no threat to public safety in connection with this mailing. We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement." Read More
Trump made the insult during a tweet about a recent court ruling. Read More
PEN America alleges that "official acts" by Trump have "violated the First Amendment and his oath to uphold the Constitution." Read More
Warren released DNA test results Monday in part to push back against Trump's longstanding taunts about her ancestry claims. Read More
Many of the Democratic Party's most ambitious have begun building relationships on the ground in the states most responsible for picking the next presidential nominee. Read More
The Democratic challenger in Maine's 2nd District took his first money lead of the race at September's end as the nationally targeted race may be tightening. Read More
