Question of the Week: What’s the most crucial thing Biden should focus on in his first 100 days?

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Published
January 18, 2021

Question of the Week: What’s the most crucial thing Biden should focus on in his first 100 days?

This week, we want to know your thoughts on what President-elect Joe Biden ought to focus his attention on in his first 100 days as president.
Published
January 17, 2021

Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King's immortal "I Have a Dream" speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.
Published
January 13, 2021

Eric Brakey backs termination of former Young Americans for Liberty leader

Former state senator from Auburn says sexual misconduct charges shook his faith in the leadership of the libertarian group that employs him as a policy advisor.
Published
December 7, 2020

Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic

Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
Published
November 23, 2020

King to remain in Senate as Biden plans to nominate former CIA official for intelligence post

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate the first woman to serve as director of national intelligences, former CIA deputy director Avril Haines.
Published
November 20, 2020

Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones

Both of Maine's senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.
Published
November 18, 2020

Ethics commission to review records of Maine legislative ‘leadership PACs’

While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted 'without any suggestion of impropriety,' findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.
Published
November 13, 2020

Biden reportedly considering Sen. Angus King for top intelligence post

King, an independent who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is being considered to become director of national intelligence.
Published
November 7, 2020

Hundreds gather for ‘recount the vote’ rally in Augusta

The Saturday rally was held a half hour after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.
Published
November 4, 2020

Susan Collins wins 5th Senate term as Sara Gideon concedes

Collins won the election not only by capturing clear majorities in hundreds of Maine’s more conservative, rural communities, but she also appeared to eat into Gideon's margins of victory in traditional Democratic strongholds.