Pingree has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor and said Thursday she is ‘exploring’ future options.
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Debates loom this week as race heats up in 1st District
The race to represent Maine in the 1st Congressional District has heated up in recent weeks with more advertising, stinging rhetoric and upcoming debates. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is trying to fend off two challengers, independent Martin Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook, to defend her seat in Congress. The North Haven Democrat has held the […]
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Prep soccer: Hebron extends streak with NEPSAC quarterfinal win over Pingree
HEBRON — Hebron Academy has celebrated a lot of wins with the traditional ringing of the Victory Bell in recent years, but Justin Bell made sure Wednesday wouldn’t be the first time the Lumberjacks would have to do it by flashlight. Bell’s sunset goal in the sixth round of penalty kicks gave top-seeded Hebron a […]
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Bruce Poliquin, Chellie Pingree split on House budget measure
Maine’s two members of the U.S. House split Thursday on budget legislation billed as a crucial step toward a major tax cut for American businesses and perhaps many families as well. “This budget is the first step toward creating fairer and lower taxes for Maine families and for creating jobs and improving the economy,” U.S. […]
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Maine’s congressional delegation opposes repeal of coal rule
When Congress voted this week to wipe out a new federal regulation making it harder to dump coal-mining debris into nearby streams, all of Maine’s congressional representatives opposed the move. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican from Maine’s 2nd District, said the rule adopted during the last days of the Obama administration “should move forward […]
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Chellie Pingree, Bruce Poliquin split on abortion measure
Maine’s two U.S. House members split Tuesday on a measure that would make it more difficult for women to get abortions. The proposal, approved on a mostly party-line vote, seeks to make a prohibition on taxpayer funding of abortion permanent and, for the first time, to stymie private insurance plans from offering coverage for abortions. […]
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Gov. Paul LePage advises Rep. Chellie Pingree to resign
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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Legion state convention honors state citizens
BANGOR — The American Legion Department of Maine held its annual state convention June 17 to 19. Led by State Commander Ronald Rainfrette of Lincolnville, a good representation of members from across the state were in attendance, including Legionnaires, members of the Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders. After the grand […]
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Maine Conservation Voters give King and Pingree top grades for 2015
AUGUSTA — The League of Conservation Voters on Wednesday released its annual scorecard for Congress, giving Maine’s U.S. Sen. Angus King, an independent, and 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, perfect scores of 100. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, received a 60, while 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, received a score of 9. […]
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Good Shepherd hopes Shaw’s reinstates donations statewide
AUBURN — News that Shaw’s Supermarkets had reversed its decision to discontinue donations to a Brunswick-area food bank earlier this week had officials at the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn hopeful the grocer would reinstate donations statewide. When Shaw’s discontinued donations of perishable foods that were near their expiration dates in 2013, the impact […]