politics

Published
February 5, 2023

The Conversation: Diversity and moderation over tradition – why Democrats moved South Carolina to the start of the 2024 presidential campaign
Published
January 25, 2023

Álvaro Colom, former president of Guatemala, dies at 71

Colom governed from 2008 to 2012 and supported a United Nations anti-corruption mission that later investigated him.
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January 25, 2023

Elwood Watson: Desantis goes after Black history
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January 12, 2023

Maine’s Democratic representatives criticize Republican moves in U.S. House

Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree opposed a number of measures pushed by the new congressional majority.
Published
January 5, 2023

‘Gut-wrenching’: Connecticut state lawmaker dies in crash

State Rep. Quentin Williams, seen as a rising political star, was killed overnight when his vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver after leaving the governor's inauguration ball.
Published
January 5, 2023

The Maine Idea: GOP’s obstructionism turns on itself
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December 27, 2022

As cold sets in and bills rise, heating assistance efforts gaining steam

A proposed wood bank from a Brunswick resident is one of several efforts from individuals, towns and legislators to help people cover high energy costs this winter.
Published
December 18, 2022

Maine Voices: Make America bored again, please

The madness of year-round politicking deprives us of the important ability to focus on the everyday stuff.
Published
December 16, 2022

Lawmakers agree to public hearing on $450 emergency checks, boosting heating aid

Legislative leaders formed a committee to receive public testimony on a $473 million emergency heating and energy plan, whose centerpiece would be immediate payments to most Mainers.
Published
December 15, 2022

Defense bill authorizing BIW contracts passes in the Senate

The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funds for three DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers next year as well as a five-year procurement contract, passed 83-11 with bipartisan support Thursday night.