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Nursing broken ankle, Sen. Collins won’t be hitting inaugural dance floors

by Associated Press January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

She can walk with crutches but she’s been using a motorized scooter to get around the Capitol.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump will take oath as nation’s least-popular president in at least 4 decades, poll says

by Dan Balz and Scott Clement The Washington Post January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

Attitudes toward Trump, along with deep partisan divisions that predated his candidacy, provide the backdrop for Friday’s ceremonies at the Capitol.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Let us not accept Trump’s bizarre behavior as the new normal

January 17, 2017

As the most flagrantly unfit man in history takes the Oval Office, it’s vital to retain a sense of outrage.

Local & State, News

Events throughout Portland honor Martin Luther King Jr.

by Kelley Bouchard January 16, 2017January 17, 2017

The day concludes with a celebration dinner and a call from Maine lawmakers to reject bigotry.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Connecticut protesters join call for civility in Trump era

by Associated Press January 16, 2017January 17, 2017

They’re among a growing chorus of people planning to attend Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Rep. Pingree joins Democratic boycott of Donald Trump’s inauguration

by Kevin Miller January 16, 2017January 17, 2017

Maine’s three other members of Congress are expected to attend, but Pingree says she is standing in solidarity with Rep. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who clashed with the president-elect.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Sen. Collins names panel to vet applicants for federal jobs in Maine

by Associated Press January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Jobs include U.S. attorney, U.S. marshal and federal judgeships.

Life & Culture, Nation & World, News

Bruce Springsteen tribute band says inaugural eve gig ‘not political’

by SHAWN MARSH Associated Press January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

The B Street Band says its performance at the New Jersey State Society’s gala – not Trump’s inaugural ball itself – has actually been planned since 2013.