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 […]
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Sen. King’s staff in Farmington
FARMINGTON — As part of U.S. Sen. Angus King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative, members of his staff will meet with the public from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Farmington Public Library. For more information, call 800-432-1599.
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Angus King is fine after prostate surgery; his jokes aren’t
WASHINGTON — Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine says he’s successfully undergone prostate cancer surgery. King made the announcement in a statement from his wife, Mary Herman. Herman said that her husband is feeling fine after the surgery Friday and eager to return to work — apart from being a bit sore and “boring us […]
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Sen. Angus King plans surgery to remove prostate cancer
In a statement, King, 71, said he had no symptoms but a medical exam and blood test in April indicated possible prostate cancer. A biopsy was performed and confirmed the diagnosis. King said body scans found no sign of the cancer beyond the prostate area. “So it might seem unusual to say this, but today, […]
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Lewiston facility gives homeless veterans a ‘hand up’
LEWISTON — Kristopher Boyle had served his country well in Iraq, spending four years in the U.S. Army. Three years later, the 29-year-old veteran had no job, no transportation and had seen his children one time for just a few minutes. He ended up homeless, became an addict and lost his will to live. “I […]