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Business, Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden visits UAW picket line, tells union to ‘stick with it’

by SEUNG MIN KIM, TOM KRISHER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

Sitting presidents, who have to balance the rights of workers with disruptions to the economy, supply chains and other facets of everyday life, have long wanted to stay out of the strike fray.

Elections, Nation / World, News, Politics

Seven Republican presidential candidates qualify for 2nd debate Wednesday night

by MEG KINNARD Associated Press September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is skipping his second straight debate, this time opting to meet with union workers in Michigan.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate and will act

by AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

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.

Local & State, Politics

Shutdown would be disastrous for Maine, top lawmakers warn

by Randy Billings September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

The federal government will run out of operating funds this weekend if Congress doesn’t agree to a deal.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Democratic Sen. Menendez says he won’t resign, cash found in home was not bribe proceeds

by DEEPTI HAJELA and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

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.

Local & State, Nation / World, Politics

Jared Golden seeks bipartisan funding bill to avoid government shutdown

by Steve Collins September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Two House Democrats and two House Republicans introduced the Keep America Open Act.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics

Former NASCAR driver seeks to unseat Jared Golden

by Steve Collins September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Austin Theriault of Fort Kent enters 2nd Congressional District race, adding to the growing field of Republicans looking to challenge the three-term incumbent.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Former President Jimmy Carter makes appearance at peanut festival ahead of his 99th birthday

by Associated Press September 24, 2023September 25, 2023

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.