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Local & State, Nation / World, Politics

Maine’s Susan Collins wins ‘Whole Hog Award’ for bringing home the bacon

by Steve Collins June 17, 2024June 18, 2024

Longtime senator snagged more money for her state than any of her colleagues.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump allies hope his daughter’s father-in-law can help win Arab American votes in Michigan

by JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press June 16, 2024June 16, 2024

Massad Boulos, a Lebanese businessman whose son married Tiffany Trump 2 years ago, is now helping the Republican campaign with outreach in the Arab American community.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation / World, News, Politics

George Clooney, Julia Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at fundraiser

by DARLENE SUPERVILLE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press June 16, 2024June 16, 2024

Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars have headlined a glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden, helping raise what his reelection campaign said was $28 million and hoping to energize would-be supporters ahead of a November election that they argued was among the most important in the nation’s history

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics

Why the nation’s eyes will be drawn to Maine’s 2nd House District race this fall

by Randy Billings June 16, 2024June 15, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is seeking a fourth term in Congress against state Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who easily won the Republican primary after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Nation / World, Politics

Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House.

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press June 15, 2024June 15, 2024

Republican senators’ embrace of the former president comes after years of ups and downs.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Trump unites fractious Capitol Hill Republicans behind him as November looms

by Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Marianne LeVine and Mariana Alfaro The Washington Post June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

The Hill summit marked a pivot point in the Republican campaign to recapture the White House, win the Senate majority and expand control of the House.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional luxury trips given to Thomas.

Local & State, News, Politics

Yet another wrinkle in state flag debate: a design contest

by Randy Billings June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will ask for more interpretations of the 1901 Maine flag before deciding on a design that will go before voters in November.