politics

Published
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.
Published
November 20, 2022

Minnesota poised to legalize cannabis early next year

Gov. Tim Walz thinks it could be one of the first bills he signs now that Democrats control the state's legislature.
Published
November 14, 2022

Katie Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Democrats

Katie Hobbs the first Democrat to be elected governor in Arizona since Janet Napolitano in 2006.
Published
October 24, 2022

Sen. Ted Cruz heckled on ‘The View,’ blistered by hosts for Jan. 6 and kowtowing to Trump

Cruz’s appearance was part of a tour to promote his latest book, "Justice Corrupted: How the Left Weaponized Our Legal System," which will be released Tuesday.
Published
October 14, 2022

Gordon L. Weil: Walker election could pave way to ‘failing state’
Published
October 6, 2022

Jane Beckwith, Maine House 53 candidate

Maine House 53 covers Kennebec County towns Chelsea, Pittston and Randolph; and in Lincoln County, Dresden.
Published
October 6, 2022

Freeport Town Council candidates prioritize economic and housing development

Incumbent Daniel Piltch will take on restaurant owner Dominic Petrillo in a race to represent District 1 on Freeport's Town Council.