As Robert Mueller’s noose tightens on the most corrupt and treasonous administration in U.S. history, I would urge Sen. Susan Collins not to endorse President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. Even if Congress impeached Trump, Kavanaugh would remain on the bench for decades, implementing his right-wing, anti-democratic agenda. The court already […]
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Russian-backed Twitter bots targeted Maine politicians
Russian-controlled bots swarming Twitter with divisive political messages have targeted several Maine politicians, particularly U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. A recently released database of more than 3 million Tweets from accounts orchestrated by Russia included messages aimed at Collins (261 tweets), Gov. Paul LePage (44 tweets) and U.S. Sen. Angus King (23,) according to an analysis […]
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Maple syrup, honey producers won’t be stuck with confusing label
It’s a sweet victory for Maine maple syrup and honey producers. An amendment preventing a confusing labeling requirement from moving forward was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Senate. The amendment, authored by Republican Sen. Susan Collins and co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King, an independent, puts an end to an FDA proposal that would require maple […]
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Susan Collins says ‘This is unbelievable’ when she hears Trump wants to stop Russia probe
Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to halt Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, ramping up his attacks on the probe as the president’s former campaign chairman goes on trial for unrelated criminal charges. “This is a terrible situation and Attorney General Jeff Sessions should stop this […]
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Airports in Oxford, Franklin counties receive money
PARIS — The Oxford County Regional Airport will receive $210,710 from the federal government to install a 4,360-foot fence around the airfield. According to a news release from the office U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the funds are part of a $10.5 million grant awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The perimeter fence […]
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Susan Collins backs measure to sanction Russia if it keeps meddling
A bipartisan measure that would require new sanctions against any foreign nation caught meddling in U.S. elections got the backing this week of Maine’s senior senator, Republican Susan Collins. The Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines bill would require extensive, tough sanctions within 10 days of a declaration by the director of national intelligence […]
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Sen. Collins, please stand up
The utter debacle of Donald Trump’s Helsinki summit with Vladimir Putin, followed by Trump’s weak and unpersuasive “oops” press conference, should cement in the minds of all patriotic Americans that this president is not operating on anyone’s behalf but his own. He is denigrating U.S. veterans and everything this country stands for, making America appear […]
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Maine’s delegation criticizes Trump for casting doubt about Russia’s role in election meddling
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticized President Trump on Monday after his much-anticipated summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during which Trump again downplayed Russia’s role in interfering with the 2016 election. Appearing side-by-side at a press conference following their closed two-hour meeting, Trump and Putin both cast doubt on what virtually all intelligence agencies […]
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Maine physician declares she will challenge Collins in 2020
MILBRIDGE — A longtime physician who moved to Maine three years ago announced Monday she plans to run as a Democrat against U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in 2020. Dr. Cathleen London said the state’s four-term Republican senator “has forgotten who she represents.” “Rather than putting her constituents first, it has become apparent that when it […]
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Susan Collins to ‘carefully’ scrutinize Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said she’s going to conduct a “careful, thorough vetting” of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Trump announced Monday night that he’s selected Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative judge, to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. Collins statement read: “Judge Kavanaugh has impressive credentials and extensive experience, having […]