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Maine delegation members call Syria withdrawal ‘harmful mistake,’ ‘terribly unwise’

by Kevin Miller October 7, 2019December 27, 2019

The criticism echoes bipartisan condemnation from other members of Congress.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Portland landlords, developers donate to group opposing Mayor Strimling’s re-election

by Randy Billings October 7, 2019October 9, 2019

From July 1 to Sept. 30, Unite Portland raised nearly $19,000, much of it from real estate professionals, according to campaign finance reports.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Green Independent Party candidate explores run against Sen. Collins

by Kevin Miller October 7, 2019December 27, 2019

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.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

He’s not on the ballot, but Portland’s city manager looms large in mayor’s race

by Randy Billings October 7, 2019October 9, 2019

Whoever is elected mayor on Nov. 5 will have to work closely with Jon Jennings, who has clashed repeatedly with the incumbent.

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

Whistleblower’s attorney says team now representing ‘multiple’ officials

by Felicia Sonmez and Toluse Olorunnipa The Washington Post October 6, 2019October 6, 2019

The person also works in intelligence and allegedly has ‘firsthand knowledge that supported’ the original whistleblower.

Elections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Rep. Golden, in the middle on impeachment, frustrating both sides

by Scott Thistle October 6, 2019December 27, 2019

The first-term Democrat from District 2 will face a Republican-led rally at his Lewiston office this week.

Nation & World, News, Politics

North Korea, U.S. resume nuclear diplomacy with Sweden talks

by JARI TANNER and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says it could eventually lead to a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.

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Abortion, immigrants, LGBT rights top Supreme Court’s new term

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

The court also could be front and center in the presidential campaign itself, especially with health concerns surrounding 86-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.