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Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. King warns that without U.S. help, ‘Russia will just take over’ in Ukraine
King, whose remarks were aired by ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ has been an ardent supporter of a large military aid package for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Even voters in independent-minded Maine are taking sides in a polarized nation
Independents have the opportunity to shape the outcome of Maine’s Super Tuesday primaries, casting votes for the first time after the state loosened its rules to allow independents to vote in presidential contests.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Gas industry, environmentalists, consumer advocates negotiate study on future of natural gas in Maine
Numerous stakeholders are negotiating what a study would look like as legislation proposes to scale back Maine’s natural gas network.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
Manchin, the only Democrat holding statewide office in West Virginia, has been at odds with members of his own party over his support for coal and other fossil fuels.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Golden joins effort to break impasse on border security, Ukraine aid
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is part of bipartisan coalition of 10 lawmakers in the U.S. House who have launched a long-shot bid to break a stalemate over providing military assistance to Ukraine and taking steps to secure the southern border.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn
Bettyann Sheats is running for state Senate in Auburn
After a narrow loss in 2022, the Democratic veteran hopes to snag the 20th District seat in November.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn
Peggy Rotundo seeks another term as Lewiston’s state senator
The Lewiston Democrat has been active over the years with many organizations, including the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Promise Early Education Center and LA Arts.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials
Assuming the New York case remains on schedule, it will open just weeks after the Super Tuesday elections.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Sen. King enters the witty lane to defend humorous highway signs
King wrote U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and asked him to pump the brakes on any attempt to discourage the roadside puns and pop culture references posted by Maine and other states to encourage safe driving.