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Lewiston might be getting some extra transit money from the federal COVID-19 relief bill

by Steve Collins March 5, 2021

A U.S. senator from Pennsylvania congratulated Lewiston and Bangor for being among six cities that would benefit from COVID-19 relief funding if a $1.9 trillion is adopted.

Opinion

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

January 18, 2021January 19, 2021

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.

Maine, News

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

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021

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.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Eric Brakey backs termination of former Young Americans for Liberty leader

by Steve Collins January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

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.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic

by Kevin Miller December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

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.

Election 2020, Maine, News, Politics

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

by Kevin Miller November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

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

Election 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics

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

by Kevin Miller November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Both of Maine’s senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.

Maine, News, Politics

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

by Kevin Miller November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

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.