The U.S. Senate voted recently on a bill that would deny funding to “sanctuary cities.” Sen. Susan Collins voted for it, and Sen. Angus King voted against it. The Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act was introduced in response to the July 1 killing of Kate Steinle in San Francisco by Francisco Sanchez, a […]
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Mayors speak of services at Veterans Day program
LEWISTON — The mayors of Lewiston and Auburn called attention to veterans services during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Wednesday morning. Lewiston Mayor Robert E. Macdonald thanked members of Maine’s Congressional delegation for their efforts in addressing issues related to providing of services to local veterans by the U.S. Department […]
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Save tax credit provisions
As CEO of Community Concepts, which provides housing and economic development supports and social services for people in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, I commend Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King for their recent efforts to preserve access to taxpayer preparation services in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area. The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child […]
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Collins, King and Poliquin urge FTC to be careful with paper tariffs
PORTLAND — Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation testified before federal trade officials Thursday morning regarding increased tariffs on Canadian paper imports they’ve characterized as a double-edged sword for jobs in Maine. Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King and 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin spoke during a hearing of the U.S. International Trade Commission, which is […]
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Sen. King to kick off Bates College civic forums
LEWISTON — U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will deliver a speech titled “How Washington Works (Or Doesn’t)” to kick off Bates College’s annual Civic Forum Series this month. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. King, a former Maine governor and […]
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Sen. Angus King opens broadband summit in Portland
PORTLAND — Sen. Angus King says too many Mainers are being denied a “gateway to economic and educational opportunity in the 21st century” by lack of high-speed Internet in the state. The independent from Maine spoke Monday at a regional broadband summit hosted by Next Century Cities and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The […]
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King to teachers: The job’s tougher, but more needed than ever
Back-to-school spending Parents in families with students in grades K-12 planned to spend slightly less on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation. According to NRF’s survey, the average family planned to spend $630.36 on electronics, apparel and other school needs this year, down from $669.28 in 2014. Total national spending is […]
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Angus King, George Mitchell make case for Iran nuclear deal
PORTLAND — It’s either this agreement or no agreement. That was the consensus Wednesday evening during a forum hosted by Maine Sen. Angus King, former Maine Sen. George Mitchell and former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns on the proposed nuclear deal between the United States, Iran and a number of other nations. With all three panelists […]
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Sen. King ‘s staff to hold office hours in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will hold constituent outreach hours for Franklin County on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The hours are 2 to 4 p.m. at the Farmington Public Library, 111 Academy St. Outreach hours are part of the senator’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area […]
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Sen. Angus King returns to work after prostate cancer surgery
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine is back at work in Washington, D.C., after successful prostate surgery. The Maine independent returned Monday from his Brunswick, home to the Capitol to resume his regular Senate calendar. “I feel good, and I’m glad to be back at work in the Senate today – and look […]