Congressional hopeful Eric Brakey says U.S. intelligence meddled more than Russia in 2016 race

The Republican from Auburn says agencies have been trying to thwart President Trump since his election.

Former ambassador to Ukraine testifies for 5 hours in impeachment hearing

The former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine has arrived on Capitol Hill to testify in the Trump impeachment inquiry

New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.

Sens. Collins, King co-sponsor effort to expand regional climate programs

The group has introduced bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Ex-Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick launches ‘Hail Mary’ bid for president

In Concord, N.H., he registers to appear on the ballot in the first-in-the-nation primary, expected to be held on Feb. 11.

At first public impeachment hearings, Taylor testifies to ‘highly irregular’ channel of policymaking on Ukraine

DHHS commissioner to brief lawmakers on budget committee

Jeanne Lambrew is scheduled to appear before the Appropriations Committee to discuss Medicaid expansion, wait lists for services for disabled adults and other issues.

Trump, Erdogan have friendly talks, but differences persist

They fail to achieve an agreement on Turkey’s decision to accept delivery of a Russian air defense system.

Conservative group takes aim at Jared Golden for backing impeachment inquiry

The Club for Growth wants to see a Republican defeat the first-term 2nd District Democratic congressman next year.

U.S. House panel tables motion to subpoena whistleblower

The first impeachment hearing called on two State Department witnesses Wednesday.