But a spokesman for the Maine senator’s alma mater, St. Lawrence University, says the institution ‘has never rescinded any earned or honorary degree’ and does not intend to do so now.
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As 1st Congressional District race heats up, Pingree and challengers prepare for debates
The first of three debates will be held Wednesday, with the incumbent Democrat facing off against independent Martin Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook.
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Judge tosses Stormy Daniels’ defamation lawsuit against Trump
The lawsuit started with the president’s tweet about the porn actress’ claim that a man had threatened her in 2011 to keep quiet.
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Writer claimed letter sent to Sen. Collins’ home contained deadly toxin ricin
The senator’s office says parts of the home were quarantined during the investigation but Collins and her husband were spending the night in their home.
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Mary Mayhew, who opposed Medicaid expansion in Maine, named to head nation’s Medicaid program
She restored her agency’s fiscal health as DHHS commissioner for Gov. LePage, but critics say she also tore a hole in the social services safety net.
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Reports in 2nd District race show Golden with fundraising edge, Poliquin with more cash
The Democratic challenger raised $2.7 million, five times as much as Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in the last three months but Poliquin has more left to spend.
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Warren DNA analysis points to Native American heritage
The senator released the report after years of taunting by Donald Trump.
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Voters asked to invest in higher education
Two bonds on the ballot request a total of $64 million, partly to ease workforce shortages.
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Democratic candidates go all-in on health care as focus of campaigns
Democratic arguments about health care are resonating with voters in the final weeks before the midterm elections.