President Biden has put a premium on improving ties in the Pacific amid rising U.S. concern about China’s growing military and economic influence.
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Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn
The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn’t agree to a deal.
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Democratic Sen. Menendez says he won’t resign, cash found in home was not bribe proceeds
Menendez says nearly half a million dollars in cash authorities found in his home was from his personal savings, not from bribes, and was on hand for emergencies.
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Jared Golden seeks bipartisan funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Two House Democrats and two House Republicans introduced the Keep America Open Act.
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Former NASCAR driver seeks to unseat Jared Golden
Austin Theriault of Fort Kent enters 2nd Congressional District race, adding to the growing field of Republicans looking to challenge the three-term incumbent.
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Former President Jimmy Carter makes appearance at peanut festival ahead of his 99th birthday
The Carter Center shared video of the former president and his wife, Rosalynn, taking a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival in their Georgia hometown.
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Maine lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of 8 public guardianship deaths
Legislators want to know why they weren’t informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next month.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won’t happen.
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Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly flew on private jet to attend Koch network fundraiser
ProPublica has previously reported on Thomas’s friendship with influential Republican donor Harlan Crow, who over 2 decades has lavished gifts and financial favors upon Thomas.