The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
Sen. Angus King
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Third candidate challenges Angus King for U.S. Senate seat
King, an independent, is now being challenged by a Democrat, a Republican and an independent.
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King among senators supporting bill to restrict social media for kids under 12
U.S. Sen. Angus King said the law ‘would establish reasonable guardrails and set a minimum age for users of social media to protect our children from tech companies exploiting and manipulating the youngest Americans.’
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Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
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U.S. House, Senate candidates in Maine haul in campaign cash
In 2nd District Republican primary, Austin Theriault holds big fundraising lead.
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Maine delegation joins call to require brain screenings for military in wake of Lewiston mass shooting
The U.S. Army reservist who killed 18 people in Lewiston in October had been exposed to ‘thousands of low-level blasts’ during years of grenade training, and the damage has been linked to mental health and behavioral changes he exhibited before the shooting.
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Bath’s frequently flooded sewers will see upgrades with federal funds
A congressional spending package awarded Bath with funds to fix sewer-related issues such as the water main on Commercial Street, which has seen increased flooding from storms.
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Congressional funding to help Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in funding secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King to support the services it offers at 5 community clinics.
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Politicians, including Sens. King and Collins, close in on votes to keep AM radio in every car
A large, bipartisan group of lawmakers believes saving the AM dial is critical to public safety, especially in rural America, and they want to ensure access to it via car radios.
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Sen. King co-sponsors bill to help teachers, law enforcement buy homes
The HELPER Act would eliminate both the downpayment and monthly mortgage insurance premium requirements for ‘helpers,’ including firefighters and medical first responders.