The D.C. shooting is the latest in a string of mass shootings over a violent holiday weekend.
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Maine congressional delegation reacts cautiously to debt ceiling deal
Lawmakers say they’re waiting for language to be finalized before taking a position on the agreement.
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Maine attorney general joins push to urge Congress to pass right-to-repair legislation
Attorney General Aaron Frey and 27 other state attorneys general sent a letter asking congressional leaders to adopt a national right-to-repair law.
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Maine poet and author Richard Blanco receives a National Humanities Medal
Blanco and others were honored by President Biden during a ceremony at the White House.
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South Paris man gets a week behind bars and probation for role in Jan. 6 riot
Todd Tilley is also required to complete 60 hours of community service and pay $500 in restitution.
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U.S. Army reports ‘barricade situation’ at base outside D.C.
‘The situation is ongoing, & we cannot comment further at this time,’ the base tweeted.
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Navajo woman walks from Arizona to D.C. to spotlight her missing aunt, other victims
The missing and murdered Indigenous women movement has gained traction in recent years as Native American activists have criticized tribal and federal law enforcement officials for failing to aggressively investigate cases and the courts for failing to prosecute.
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Federal government issuing 65,000 additional H-2B visas for temporary workers
Foreign laborers authorized to work in the U.S. under the H-2B visa program are critical to Maine summer tourism businesses.
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Rep. Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman representing Maine’s 1st District says she is experiencing mild symptoms.
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In historic ruling, Supreme Court overturns abortion rights, freeing states to enact bans
The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court.