House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Here’s what you need to know about what impeachment is and how it works.
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Jared Golden stops shy of calling for impeachment inquiry into President Trump
Maine’s 2nd District Democrat says Trump puts political gain over national interests with push for Ukraine to investigate a rival’s son.
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Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills, Politics
Retired Air Force officer opts in for U.S. Senate race against Susan Collins
Jonathan Treacy’s decision creates a possible four-way Democratic primary next June to pick the party’s preferred challenger against the longtime GOP incumbent.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Elizabeth Warren’s campaign puts Maine’s Frances Perkins at center stage
The Mainer who helped create the New Deal has become a staple of Democrat Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign speeches.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
What are the revived allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh?
Some questions and answers about the revived decades-old sexual impropriety allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Posted inPerspective, Politics
Collins’ aide: New Kavanaugh accusation ‘lacks an accuser’
A spokeswoman for Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says newly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh are not adding anything new to what’s already been reported
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bruce Poliquin picked by Trump to head federal firm that seeks to recover money for investors
The former Maine congressman tapped to lead the Board of Securities Investor Protection Corp. that has recovered billions over the years from failed Wall Street firms.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
A key witness in the Brett Kavanaugh saga comes down on his side
Leland Keyser describes trying to put the pieces together and deciding that they didn’t fit.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Outside group spends big on media blitz to support Sen. Collins’ campaign
The campaign by 1820 PAC is the latest effort by independent groups – many funded by secretive ‘dark money’ – to flood Maine with ads in the 2020 U.S. Senate race.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Eric Brakey takes aim at Golden’s 2nd District congressional seat
A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.