The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative welcomed Angus King to a luncheon at The HILLS Recovery Center last Friday.
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Sen. King proposes ethics rules for U.S. Supreme Court justices
Maine’s independent senator teams up with an Alaska Republican on a bill to require the U.S. Supreme Court to adopt a code of conduct and investigate complaints, while Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree has co-sponsored similar bills in the U.S. House.
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BIW destroyer production ramping up after delays, admiral says
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday joined Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King on a tour of Bath Iron Works Monday.
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Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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Sen. Angus King caught up in ‘Twitter Files’ controversy
Records released by Twitter CEO Elon Musk show that in 2018 Sen. Angus King flagged over 350 ‘suspicious’ social media accounts, including those that mentioned his Republican opponent, Eric Brakey.
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Brunswick veterans help Sen. King shape goals for new committee assignment
Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
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Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalling in the polarized debates over immigration reform and border security.
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Sen. Angus King defends Ukraine aid as Republicans eye cuts, more oversight
King, who traveled to Ukraine over the weekend and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, says the Russian invasion is faltering and Vladimir Putin’s only hope is to divide the American public and Ukraine’s allies.
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Thomas College to receive $974,000 in federal money to expand cybersecurity program
The Waterville college is positioning itself to graduate an increasing number of information security analysts to fill available positions in a burgeoning, potentially lucrative field.
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Federal budget deal includes millions for Maine projects
Maine’s congressional delegation added millions of dollars worth of local and regional projects to the massive budget bill.