It’s the second time in two years a Maine resident has been charged with threatening Collins.
Julia McCue
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U.S. House votes to create a panel to probe Jan. 6 insurrection
The measure, which received 35 Republican votes, faces an uncertain future in the Senate as Republicans increasingly line up against the bipartisan investigation.
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Netanyahu ‘determined’ to continue Gaza offensive as Biden calls for ‘significant de-escalation’
The Israeli prime minister’s tough comments mark the first public rift between the two close allies since the fighting began last week.
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EU takes big step toward relaxing travel for the vaccinated
Ambassadors in the 27-nation bloc also agree to ease the criteria needed for nations to be considered COVID-19 safe and from which all tourists can travel.
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In devotion to Trump, House Republicans elevate Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post
The New York state congresswoman replaces Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, who was ousted this week for repeatedly rebuking Trump for encouraging supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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West Bank erupts in protest as Israel’s bombardment of Gaza Strip continues
Israel appears determined to inflict as much damage as possible on Hamas before international efforts for a cease-fire accelerate.
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Two planes collide above Denver, land with no one injured
‘Every one of these pilots needs to go buy a lottery ticket right now,’ said an Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputy.
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Pandemic-hit oyster farmers in Maine take part in oyster conservation program
The program, known as Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration or SOAR, is buying more than 5 million oysters to restore shellfish reefs at 20 locations.
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Maine jobless claims decline as U.S. claims drop to new pandemic low
Fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
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Supreme Court considers hearing a case on ‘most offensive word’
A Black man says he suffered discrimination because a racial epithet was carved into the wall of a hospital elevator where he worked.