Also Monday, a former national security official defied a House subpoena, escalating a standoff between Congress and the White House over who will testify in the impeachment inquiry.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Rep. Katie Hill resigning from Congress amid ethics investigation
The Democrat from California is facing allegations that she had an intimate relationship with a staff member.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Election 2019: Auburn School Committee At-Large
FAITH FONTAINE Occupation: Associate Broker for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northeast Real Estate. Registered Nurse Education: Bachelors of Science/Nursing Family: My husband, Brendan Fontaine, is a local mortgage broker. We have three amazing kiddos whom we have raised in Auburn. Grace, 18, is a 2019 graduate from ELHS and is studying business and playing basketball […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine delegation applauds U.S. military’s role in death of ISIS leader
But they stress that the Islamic State remains a threat and the U.S. must continue to combat violent extremism.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills creates new group to try to stop elder abuse
Her executive order will create an Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Out-of-state donors flood Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race
In a campaign that could decide control of the Senate in 2020, they make the vast majority of $200-plus donations to Susan Collins and Sara Gideon.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
At least five House Democrats called Bill Clinton’s impeachment a ‘lynching’ in 1998
At least five House Democrats compared the impeachment proceedings of President Bill Clinton to a “lynching” or to a “lynch mob” in 1998. The comments came to light after President Trump on Tuesday compared the impeachment inquiry to a “lynching.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Election 2019: Auburn City Council Ward 5
Leroy Walker is running unopposed for re-election.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Election 2019: Auburn School Committee Ward 5
VICTORIA LANGELIER Occupation: Programs director, (Sgt.) Androscoggin County Jail Education: 2003 Edward Little High School graduate, graduate of Basic Corrections at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA), certified instructor for MCJA, certified field training officer, and certified first aid and CPR instructor Family: I live with my husband and two children. Political experience: Absolutely none. […]
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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.