Maine’s sole Democratic representative on Capitol Hill said Monday she won’t attend Donald Trump’s inauguration Friday, joining a boycott that has the support of at least a few dozen of her House colleagues. It didn’t take long for her decision to spur controversy. In a radio interview on Bangor’s WVOM on Tuesday morning, Gov. Paul […]
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Maine college to unveil rare photo of Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration
BRUNSWICK (AP) — A Maine college is set to unveil a rare photograph of President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration from 1861. The Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick acquired the photo at auction in October and will unveil it Thursday. It’s the first inauguration to be captured by photographers, and took place just six weeks […]
First lady Ann LePage praises Maine vets
AUGUSTA — Ann LePage has said she was hesitant to be Maine’s first lady, but Wednesday she again made history — and this time she didn’t have to jump from a “perfectly good airplane.” LePage spoke during her husband’s inaugural ceremonies, according to event organizers, a first for Maine first ladies. And while she took […]
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LePage readies for second-term inauguration
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine ‘s staff is finalizing plans for the governor’s upcoming inaugural ceremony and party. The Republican governor will be sworn in before a joint session of the Legislature at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Augusta Civic Center. LePage’s cabinet officials and Maine Supreme Judicial Court members are also expected to […]
Storm bumps Lewiston inaugural to Tuesday
LEWISTON — City officials will be sworn into office Tuesday in Callahan Hall at Lewiston Public Library. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The original ceremony was scheduled Monday night in the Franco Center. “But due to slippery driving and walking conditions, we decided to postpone,” City Administrator Ed Barrett said. Maine […]
UMF to inaugurate Foster as 14th President
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will inaugurate its 14th president, Kathryn A. Foster, during its 150th anniversary year. The inauguration will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, on the UMF campus. The event is a landmark in the university’s long history of distinguished leadership and ushers in the promise of […]