Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
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Michael Kahn, in his swan song at Shakespeare Theatre, stays true to himself
The Tony-honored Shakespeare Theatre Company is soon to start a wholly unique chapter in its 33-year history — an existence without Kahn.
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Mills ends Maine’s absence from National Governors Association meeting
The trip, the first for Mills as governor, includes a group dinner Sunday hosted by President Trump.
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Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz
The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.
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Auburn mayor meets with Trump representatives
AUBURN — A day after meeting with Trump administration officials alongside other Maine politicians, Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque said he wants the city to focus more attention on education policies that can help address a forecasted labor shortage. The White House event Tuesday was billed as a conference with Maine state and local leaders, featuring […]
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Video: Tearful Parkland student asks Donald Trump, ‘How do we not stop this?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump to set politics aside and protect America’s school children from the scourge of gun violence. Trump listened intently to the raw emotion and pledged action, including the possibility of arming teachers. “I turned 18 […]
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Lots of talk, little action in Congress after shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a brief moment after the Las Vegas massacre last fall, Republicans and Democrats in Congress talked about taking a rare step to tighten the nation’s gun laws. Four months later, the only gun legislation that has moved in the House or Senate instead eases restrictions for gun owners. The October deaths […]
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Snow ranger to describe his duties on Mt. Washington
SHELBURNE, N.H. — A program on “A Day in the Life of a Snow Ranger” will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Shelburne Town Hall. It is being sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust and Shelburne Trails Club. The land trust continues its 2018 Speaker Series with speaker Helon Hoffer of the Mt. […]
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David Sorensen, former LePage adviser, resigns from White House after abuse allegations
A White House speechwriter resigned Friday after his former wife claimed that he was violent and emotionally abusive during their turbulent two-and-a-half-year marriage – allegations that he vehemently denied, saying she was the one who victimized him. The abrupt departure of David Sorensen, a speechwriter who worked closely with senior policy adviser Stephen Miller, came […]
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House committee votes to release Democrats' classified memo on Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House intelligence committee’s probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election spun further into charges and counter-charges among angry U.S. lawmakers and President Donald Trump as the panel voted to release a second classified memo about whether the FBI and Justice Department conspired against him. This memo was written by Democrats […]