Former Westbrook legislator elected to lead Maine Democratic Party

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January 24, 2021

Former Westbrook legislator elected to lead Maine Democratic Party

Drew Gattine will serve as chairman of the Democratic State Committee and Bev Uhlenhake, Brewer's former mayor, will co-chair the party's governing body.
Published
January 23, 2021

Trump jumps into a divisive battle over the Republican Party – with a threat to start a ‘MAGA Party’

The former president, in his first political activity since leaving office, endorses an ally for Arizona party chair who backed his false claims of election fraud.
Published
January 23, 2021

At 78 and the oldest president, Biden sees a world changed

No previous White House occupant had lived through 14 administrations before taking office.
Published
January 22, 2021

Trump considered installing attorney general who would help him pursue election fraud claims

The plan would have replaced Jeffrey Rosen as the acting attorney general with Jeffrey Clark, whom Trump had appointed.
Published
January 22, 2021

Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration

The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the 'Gang of 16,' which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
Published
January 22, 2021

Video: Lawmakers outraged after National Guard ejected

Senate leaders voice outrage after reports that hundreds of Guard troops were forced out of areas of the Capitol they had been using for rest breaks and were relocated to a nearby garage.
Published
January 22, 2021

Yellen’s nomination as treasury secretary advances

The Senate Finance Committee approves her nomination by President Biden, and a floor vote could happen as soon as Monday.
Published
January 22, 2021

Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook

In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
Published
January 22, 2021

Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8 in Senate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will send the article of impeachment against the former president to the Senate on Monday.
Published
January 22, 2021

Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC

Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state's health agency says don't protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.