Maine congressional delegation criticizes Trump’s plan to declare national emergency

Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins Sen. Angus King, an independent, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of such a move.

Congressional lawmakers reach deal on border wall funding

Deal reached on border wall funding that would avert a second government shutdown this year.

History has taught us a lot about walls and what they protect

Lawmakers can reach a border deal if they ignore Trump's threats

Unemployment a maze for federal workers during shutdown

Some are hesitant to apply, knowing they will have to pay back the unemployment benefits when they finally return to work.

Sen. Collins says she would oppose Trump emergency declaration to build border wall

Maine's senior senator, who is among a small group of Republicans negotiating with the White House to end a three-week government shutdown, says she's disappointed but still hopeful.

U.S. approved thousands of child bride requests

Donald Trump’s border security speech to air at 9 p.m. from Oval Office

Rwandan woman finds home in Maine with loan for asylum seekers

A new program offers zero-interest loans to asylum seekers who need security deposits to get homes of their own.

From Angola to Portland, a migrant family’s treacherous journey to freedom

Fleeing violence back home, a father shepherds his family through a 13,100-mile trek into jungles and raging waters, bound for refuge in Maine.