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Published
October 9, 2024

Golden, Theriault trade jabs in final 2nd Congressional District debate

The candidates for Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat cover familiar ground in their third and final debate, sparring over the economy, immigration and gun rights.
Published
October 7, 2024

Jared Golden, Austin Theriault clash in 2nd District debate: Here are the takeaways

Golden, a Democrat, is seeking a fourth term in Congress, while Theriault, a first-term Republican state representative and former NASCAR driver, hopes to unseat him.
Published
October 3, 2024

In first CD2 debate, Golden, Theriault both claim to be party mavericks

Golden, a Lewiston Democrat seeking a fourth term in the U.S. House, and Theriault, a first-term Republican state lawmaker from Fort Kent, took questions on key issues, including the economy, gun control and abortion.
Published
September 25, 2024

Congress sends temporary bill to avoid shutdown to Biden’s desk

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., billed the measure as doing 'only what's absolutely necessary.'
Published
September 19, 2024

Poll shows Theriault with edge over Golden, Harris leading Trump in Maine

Among those surveyed, 50% in the state said they planned to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race and 41% said they would vote for former President Donald Trump.

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Published
September 14, 2024

U.S. hostages still owe taxes. Congress might not help.

Congress agrees the law must be changed, but efforts to change it are stuck amid other contentious issues.
Published
September 12, 2024

Congress asked to weigh impeaching former judge for alleged sexual misconduct

Such referrals by the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Courts are rare. This one comes amid calls for greater consequences for courthouse workplace misconduct.
Published
September 10, 2024

House speaker pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate, despite dim prospects

House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
Published
August 27, 2024

Republicans take aim at Jared Golden’s refusal to disclose his presidential preference

Experts say remaining mum likely won't hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
Published
August 27, 2024

Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault's pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.