President Donald Trump is a proven showbiz pro whose stage presence often seems larger than life, whether he’s sharing a spotlight with Miss Universe, Marco Rubio or Omarosa Manigault Newman. But how will Trump match up against Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Martin Van Buren? The world will soon know. The president will make […]
politics
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Protesters arrested at Sen. Susan Collins' Lewiston office
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, right. (AP file photo) LEWISTON — Lewiston police confirmed that five protesters were arrested at Sen. Susan Collins’ office Monday just after 5 p.m. Police said the protesters refused to leave the office and were charged with criminal trespass. They were very cooperative and extremely polite, police said. The protesters were taken […]
advertisement
Posted inUncategorized
Sen. Susan Collins says she’s a ‘yes’ on Republican tax bill
In remarks from the Senate floor Monday, Collins affirmed her support and detailed several amendments she sought that provided relief to middle income taxpayers. Maine Sen. Susan Collins took to the Senate floor on Monday to announce her support of the Republican tax reform bill speeding its way through Congress. Collins had voted for the […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Sen. John McCain says he's feeling well, vows return in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. John McCain on Monday expressed thanks for the overwhelming support as he battles brain cancer, saying he is feeling well and looks forward to being back on the job in January. The 81-year senator returned home to Arizona after being treated for a viral infection at Walter Reed Medical Center […]
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
Joe Biden’s book tour hits Portland in January
The former vice president will be at Merrill Auditorium to promote his new book about his son, Beau Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will visit Portland’s Merrill Auditorium on Jan. 31 as part of a nationwide tour discuss his book about his experience dealing with the death of his son, Beau Biden. Biden, a […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Donald Trump to unveil 'America First' national security strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is outlining a new national security strategy that refocuses the United States’ relationship with the rest of the world, essentially implementing President Donald Trump’s “America First” mantra on a global scale. It envisions nations in constant competition, reverses Obama-era warnings on climate change, and affirms that the United States […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Donald Trump defends tax plan, proclaims economy set 'to rock'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Closing in on the first major legislative achievement of his term, President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the Republican tax cut as a good deal for the middle class while boldly suggesting it could lead to explosive economic growth. The legislation, which the GOP aims to muscle through Congress next week, would […]
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
Roy Moore tells supporters 'battle is not over' in Alabama Senate race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republican Roy Moore on Friday told supporters that the “battle is not over” in Alabama’s Senate race even though President Donald Trump and others have called on him to concede. Moore sent a fundraising email to supporters asking for contributions to his “election integrity fund’ so he could investigate reports […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Collins in pressure cooker on tax reform
Sen. Susan Collins is in the pressure cooker heading into a crucial vote on tax reform next week, targeted by protesters in Maine and Washington, lobbyists both for and against the bill, Republican leadership and health care advocates. Progressive activists were arrested at Collins’ Bangor office on Dec. 4 and clergy were arrested at her […]
Posted inMaine
Gov. Paul LePage still wants to ban junk food from food stamp program
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor says he plans to bring up his proposal to prevent the use of food stamps for junk food during a visit to Washington, D.C. Gov. Paul LePage, who blames the sugar lobby for resistance to his proposal, planned to travel to Washington for a holiday party this […]