PORTLAND — Former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell will be the keynote speaker at the May commencement ceremony for the University of Southern Maine, the university announced Tuesday. “USM is honored to have one of our country’s most respected statesmen speak at our 2016 commencement,” USM President Glenn Cummings said in a news release. “George Mitchell’s […]
george mitchell
Posted inMaine
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 […]
advertisement
Posted inMaine, sj-web
George Mitchell’s son accidently sets Mount Desert Island wildfire
SEAL HARBOR — Fire officials say the 17-year-old son of former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell accidentally started a wildfire that burned about an acre in Maine. The Portland Press Herald reports the fire charred woods and fields on his father’s property in Seal Harbor on Mount Desert Island on Sunday. Mount Desert Fire Chief Mike […]
Posted inMaine
Mitchell endorses Mike Michaud in Maine governor’s race
PORTLAND — George Mitchell, a former U.S. Senate majority leader from Maine, has released a new video endorsing Mike Michaud, the Democratic candidate for governor. Mitchell, a Democrat, is the second former U.S. Senator to add their voice to the governor’s race. Former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Republican, endorsed Republican Gov. Paul LePage on […]
Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
Maine Sports Hall of Fame inducts 9 new members
AUGUSTA — The Maine Sports Hall of Fame has nine new members, including former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell. Mitchell, a Waterville native, was honored at Sunday’s induction ceremony in Augusta both for his basketball achievements in high school and at Bowdoin College, but also for his sports accomplishments off the playing field, including a steroid […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Quebec derailment victims ask for Mitchell as negotiator
AUGUSTA — Some victims of last year’s fiery train derailment in Canada want U.S. Sen. George Mitchell from Maine to serve as negotiator as they seek money from the bankrupt railroad company. A document filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Count in Bangor late Wednesday from the Meyers & Flowers law firm shows that the victims […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
George Mitchell: U.S. approaching golden age despite ‘very negative emotion’ about politics
Listen to George Mitchell’s speech before the Legislature (courtesy of Maine Public Broadcasting Network) AUGUSTA, Maine — Former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell said Tuesday that despite how daunting some of the country’s problems are, the United States is on the precipice of one of the most prosperous eras in American history. Mitchell, who was […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Ex-U.S. Senator Mitchell to address Maine lawmakers
AUGUSTA (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell will address Maine lawmakers this week. The former Democratic senator will give a speech to the joint Legislature on Tuesday on his work with The Mitchell Institute, which provides scholarships for high school students to attend postsecondary degree programs. After his speech, there will be an unveiling […]