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Politics

Published
January 4, 2020

Winner of $400M border wall contract: ‘a gung-ho, smart guy’

The driving force behind a North Dakota company that won a $400 million contract to build part of the border wall is described as a “go-getter” and a “gung-ho, smart guy” by people who know him
Published
January 4, 2020

Congress, White House near deal to create Space Force in exchange for paid leave for federal workers

The deal is part of a defense authorization bill that is slated to pass this month.
Published
January 3, 2020

Maine’s members of Congress fear killing of Iranian general puts Americans in greater danger

All four acknowledge that Gen. Qassem Soleimani was 'evil' but worry about the effect his killing will have on Americans' strategic interests and safety.
Published
January 3, 2020

Former Gov. Paul LePage really did move to Florida

The two-term Republican governor registered to vote in Ormond Beach, where he bought a house in 2018 while in office.
Published
January 2, 2020

Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff

Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.

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Published
January 2, 2020

Former Google executive returns to Maine, seeks Collins’ Senate seat

Democrat Ross LaJeunesse said company didn't live up to its motto: Don't be evil.
Published
January 2, 2020

Senate leaders remain in standoff over scope of Trump impeachment trial

The president's reelection campaign says donations have accelerated during the impeachment proceedings, and it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Published
January 2, 2020

Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race

Castro, Obama's housing secretary, ended his run Thursday after failing to garner enough support to make the most recent Democratic debate.
Published
December 31, 2019

Matt Leonard hopes to unseat ‘super, super nice guy’

The Auburn Republican is taking aim at the seat held by Democratic state Sen. Ned Claxton.
Published
December 31, 2019

Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial

Maine's Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.