Washington D.C.

Published
October 23, 2022

U.S. Army reports ‘barricade situation’ at base outside D.C.

'The situation is ongoing, & we cannot comment further at this time,' the base tweeted.
Published
October 13, 2022

Navajo woman walks from Arizona to D.C. to spotlight her missing aunt, other victims

The missing and murdered Indigenous women movement has gained traction in recent years as Native American activists have criticized tribal and federal law enforcement officials for failing to aggressively investigate cases and the courts for failing to prosecute.
Published
October 12, 2022

Federal government issuing 65,000 additional H-2B visas for temporary workers

Foreign laborers authorized to work in the U.S. under the H-2B visa program are critical to Maine summer tourism businesses.
Published
September 6, 2022

Rep. Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19

The congresswoman representing Maine's 1st District says she is experiencing mild symptoms.
Published
June 24, 2022

In historic ruling, Supreme Court overturns abortion rights, freeing states to enact bans

The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court.
Published
June 12, 2022

Collins believes bipartisan gun deal stands good chance of passage in Senate

Maine's senior U.S. senator, who was a member of a bipartisan committee that negotiated the tentative agreement, says, 'I really think we have to succeed this time, and I think we will succeed.'
Published
June 8, 2022

Supreme Court ruling on lawsuits against federal agents could affect Maine, civil rights group says

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine says the high court ruling siding with the government could have an adverse effect here.
Published
June 2, 2022

Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to Biden’s speech

Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins call for common-sense proposals, and Rep. Chellie Pingree says it is time to push partisanship aside to stem gun violence.
Published
May 25, 2022

Sen. Susan Collins joins push for gun safety legislation

She is suggesting Congress enact legislation similar to Maine's yellow flag gun law, which allows police, with the approval of a medical professional, to temporarily take guns from people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.
Published
April 26, 2022

Sen. Collins says she’d support reinstatement of Trump’s Twitter account

Collins' comments come a day after Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who describes himself as a 'free-speech absolutist,' reached an agreement to purchase Twitter for $44 billion.