Marble bust of powerful 19th century Mainer damaged by mob at U.S. Capitol last month

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Published
February 24, 2021

Marble bust of powerful 19th century Mainer damaged by mob at U.S. Capitol last month

A curator is taking steps to repair the marble bust of former U.S. House Speaker Thomas Reed of Maine.
Published
January 11, 2021

Rep. Golden joins Pingree in support of Trump’s impeachment

The House is expected to take up the measure Wednesday. Sens. King and Collins haven't said whether they will support impeachment.
Published
January 6, 2021

Maine’s members of Congress respond: ‘This doesn’t happen. It’s America.’

The state's senators and representatives condemn the Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, halting the certification of the results of the November election.
Published
November 12, 2020

Chellie Pingree touted by progressives for U.S. secretary of agriculture

Maine's 1st District U.S. House member among a few possible picks eyed by President-elect Joe Biden
Published
October 11, 2020

In seeking 7th House term, Chellie Pingree sees work left to do

If re-elected next month, she says she will continue to work on the issues that are at the top of her priority lists, including local agriculture, nutrition, climate change, health care and support for veterans.
Published
October 11, 2020

Former Army doctor, conservative Republican Jay Allen faces uphill battle

The 59-year-old midcoast resident is still trying to gain name recognition less than a month before the election in the 1st District.
Published
October 7, 2020

Sen. Collins says she’s still working on coronavirus relief package

Maine's senior senator called it a 'huge mistake' for the president to end negotiations on a relief package, but her election opponent says Collins has been ineffective.
Published
October 6, 2020

Mask mandates, health care key issues in fast-paced 1st Congressional District debate

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, seeking a 7th term in Congress, faces a challenge from conservative Republican Jay Allen.
Published
October 2, 2020

Maine’s elected leaders call for vigilance after Trump diagnosis

While wishing the president and first lady a full recovery, they also call attention to the impact of the virus on millions of Americans.
Published
August 31, 2020

Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs

The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.