Just when I figure this political year can’t get any more outlandish, Gov. LePage says he’s “seriously” thinking about challenging Sen. Angus King in 2018. Can anyone imagine LePage on the Senate floor three years hence? I would like to think that debate in the “world’s greatest deliberative body” will be more civil by then […]
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Cooler heads must prevail
I give kudos to Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King for doing their jobs by considering the president’s nominee, Merrick Garland, to fill the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. The Constitution is very clear that the president “shall have the Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate… (to) appoint Judges of the […]
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Gov. Paul LePage plans ‘to go after’ Sen. Angus King
In comments at the Orono-Old Town Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening, Gov. Paul LePage lashed out at independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, criticizing the former governor for his private dealings in the energy sector, which LePage said have benefited King to the tune of more than $100 million. Hat tip to Bangor Daily News reporter Abigail Curtis […]
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King to host forum on climate change
BRIDGTON — A forum on climate change, health and Maine’s winter sports will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 28, at the Maine Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Road. The second annual event, titled Fishing on Thin Ice Forum, will be hosted by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, Laura Dorle of Environment Maine, David […]
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Sen. Angus King wants Congress to settle Apple-FBI dispute
PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Angus King said Thursday he expects the Senate Intelligence Committee to consider legislation to address situations such as Apple’s standoff with President Barack Obama’s administration over customer privacy. The court fight between the FBI and the technology giant over access to a secure cellphone used by the husband and wife who […]
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King staff to hold constituent hours in Androscoggin County
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King will hold the following constituent outreach hours for Androscoggin County: • Lisbon Town Office, 300 Lisbon St., Lisbon; Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 to 4 p.m. • Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine St., Lewiston; Thursday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon. • Auburn City Hall, 60 […]
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Delegation ignores public’s wishes
Several months ago I met with Sen. Angus King’s staff to support the proposed national park and national recreation area east of Baxter State Park. The staff member mentioned that Sen. King had not made a decision about supporting the proposal, but would continue to listen to his constituents. I found that to be confusing. […]
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Sen. King staff to hold office hours in Oxford
OXFORD — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will hold office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Town Office, 85 Pleasant St. Outreach hours are part of King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet directly with a staff representative to […]
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Sen. King made right decision
While Bob Casimiro would lead people to believe in his Nov. 15 letter to the editor (wrongly attacking Sen. Angus King) that the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act is cut and dry — it’s anything but. First, the bill would not only force local police to detain all persons of interest (without warrant), […]
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Idea to create national monument concerns Maine delegation
PORTLAND (AP) — Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation told President Barack Obama they have serious reservations about a proposal to have more than 100,000 acres of Maine’s northern woods designated a national monument. In a letter to the president dated Friday, Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King and U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said no decision […]