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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
Bipartisan bill aimed at helping Maine lobstermen pending in Congress
The bill would create a grant program to help fishermen buy the gear they need to comply with federal North Atlantic right whale regulations.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
Maine’s congressional delegation denounces Putin for invasion of Ukraine
Members describe the Russian president as a 'ruthless autocrat,' 'liar' and 'dictator,' among other things.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Defense contractors charged with making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign
The Collins for Senator Campaign says the indictment handed down Thursday in Washington, D.C., contains ‘no allegations of wrongdoing’ by the campaign.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
King says supporting voter rights bill is most important vote he’ll ever take
Maine's independent U.S. senator has been campaigning hard on behalf of sweeping voting and elections legislation that he says is necessary to protect the nation's democracy.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
Commentary: With David Flanagan’s death, country loses model of bipartisan camaraderie
His work across the aisle during the Senate’s Katrina inquiry helped pave the way for legislation that has made us all safer.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation react to president’s sweeping vaccination mandate
Though their views are mixed, they agree on one thing: Americans should get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2021
Gorham man pleads not guilty to charges stemming from Jan. 6 riot
Nicholas P. Hendrix, 34, is the third man with Maine ties, and second Maine resident, to face federal charges related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
FBI probing federal contractor’s donations to Sen. Collins’ campaign
The FBI alleges contributions totaling close to $195,000 were made illegally to Susan Collins' 2020 re-election campaign and a super PAC that supported her.
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PublishedMay 11, 2021
Rep. Golden taking a break from Washington to await birth of first child
Golden and his wife, Isobel, are expecting their first child any day now, his staff says.
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PublishedMay 11, 2021
Maine colleges, students to get more than $105 million in federal pandemic relief
At least half of the American Rescue Plan funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid.