Election 2019: Auburn City Council Ward 5

Leroy Walker is running unopposed for re-election.

Election 2019: Auburn School Committee Ward 5

Company with ties to Trump’s brother awarded $33 million U.S. contract

A rival bidder filed a complaint alleging that the Reston, Va., company failed to disclose Robert S. Trump’s connection.

Democrats hopeful as they bring campaigns for U.S. Senate to rural Sangerville Grange

Election 2019: Auburn School Committee Ward 4

Sen. Collins among 3 Republicans who haven’t signed on to impeachment resolution

The Maine senator has shied away from commenting on impeachment, noting that she would be a juror if the House sends articles of impeachment for trial in the Senate.

Rep. Elijah Cummings eulogized as ‘fierce champion’ of justice, kindness

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a fellow Democrat, took note of the bipartisan crowd at the church and said Cummings had the ability to work with members of both parties.

GOP congressional candidate Eric Brakey giving away an AR-15 to one lucky donor

Eric Brakey plans to hand over a $1,200 gun next month to someone who signs up to be a monthly donor to his 2nd Congressional District campaign.

US House passes Jared Golden’s bill to help a federal small business program

A measure by the 2nd Congressional District Democrat to increase funding for the Small Business Development Center program got bipartisan support this week.

Legislative leaders reject latest round of Maine gun-control measures

The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America faults top lawmakers for not allowing consideration of any of the 7 bills in the session that begins in January.