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Rep. Chellie Pingree

Published
May 29, 2024

Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House

Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine's 1st Congressional District.
Published
April 18, 2024

Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery

As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it's getting pushback from legislators who say they're hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
Published
March 6, 2024

Good Shepherd president to join Rep. Pingree at State of the Union

Maine's 1st District congresswoman invited Heather Paquette in part because Pingree expects President Biden to address the need to protect federal food assistance programs.
Published
January 8, 2024

Pingree, agriculture secretary discuss storm and climate impacts with Maine farmers, loggers

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a roundtable discussion in Portland in the wake of the Dec. 18 storm.
Published
December 15, 2023

Army Inspector General will investigate Lewiston shootings

Maine's congressional delegation had requested the probe into the events surrounding the rampage that claimed 18 lives – the deadliest mass shooting in state history.

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Published
December 8, 2023

Maine delegation presses Army to explain how it handled reservist responsible for Lewiston shootings

The request for a comprehensive investigation comes a day after Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden met with grieving relatives of victims killed in Lewiston.
Published
December 7, 2023

Collins, King, Pingree ask federal agency to extend funding period for asylum seekers

The request comes as federal support for Portland's resettlement program is set to be replaced with a program that only covers services within 45 days of migrants' arrival in the United States.
Published
November 27, 2023

Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work

Maine's 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine's senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.
Published
October 30, 2023

Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation

King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
Published
October 25, 2023

Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.