He and other members of Maine’s congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
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Trump campaign did not coordinate with Russia to influence 2016 election, attorney general says
The president claims ‘complete exoneration’ even though special counsel Robert Mueller did not reach a definitive answer on whether he obstructed justice.
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Mueller report sent to attorney general, signaling his Russia investigation has ended
Attorney General William Barr prepares to summarize the special counsel’s findings for lawmakers, many of whom are calling for a public release.
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Seniors need more attention and help, Susan Collins says
Speaking to Meals on Wheels backers in Auburn, Maine’s senior senator discusses problems facing aging Mainers.
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State hires director for its recreational marijuana program
Scott Lever will report to Erik Gundersen, who leads the state’s new Office of Marijuana Policy.
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Democrats: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner emails and phone use raise security concerns
A Trump lawyer, however, says both White House aides are in full compliance.
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Trump abruptly endorses permanent Israeli control of occupied Golan Heights
Trump tweets a major change in U.S. foreign policy that the Israeli prime minister has been pressing him to make.
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Bill seeks to expand Maine’s ranked-choice voting to presidential elections
The legislation would extend the balloting system to the primaries, if political parties choose to adopt them, and presidential general elections.
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Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat
The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.
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Public health experts aim to stop spreading of sludge
Fred Stone says he can’t sell milk from his herd because of exposure to PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer that were found in the sludge he spread on his fields for decades.