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6 hrs ago | SeacoastOnline

Chamber, businesses celebrate Memorial Bridge

The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce and Warren's Lobster House kicked off the first celebration to welcome the new Memorial Bridge on June 12. In attendance were Kittery business owners who have been affected by the closure, state and local representatives, officials from both the Maine and New Hampshire departments of transportation, and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Kittery, ME, Susan Collins, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Angus King, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Governors, Paul LePage

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Sun Journal

Former Newtown resident urges gun-sale background checks in Maine

A national push for laws that keep guns out of hands that would do evil with them came to Augusta on Monday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Susan Collins, US Senate, Republican, Senator Angus King, Maine, Michael Bloomberh

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Magic City Morning Star

House Passes 100% Made-in-the-USA Military Uniforms

The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Michaud that would require any footwear provided to members of the Armed Forces upon initial entry be made in America.

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Related Topix: Norridgewock, ME, Skowhegan, ME, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Niki Tsongas, Democrat, Michael Michaud

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Kennebec Journal

New Balance gets good news twice from Washington

Maine's New Balance factories - among the few athletic footwear manufacturing facilities left in the U.S. - received good news on two separate fronts last week with the help of the state's congressional delegation.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Republican, Susan Collins, US Politics, Senator Angus King, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Potatoes, Life, Food, Vegetables

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Bangor Daily News

Mike Michaud registers Michaud2014.com, officially explores Blaine House bid

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud said Thursday he's taking the first steps toward running for governor next year, announcing that he's forming an exploratory committee and launching a website.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Maine, Maine Government, US Governors, Paul LePage, John Baldacci

Tue Jun 11, 2013

Herald Gazette

Midcoast Lens: Inspiration Ceremony

First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, stands with four members of the Oceanside High School class of 2013 June 9 in Rockland.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Rockland, ME

Washington Times

SGT. SHAFT: Navy veteran seeks more info on TRICARE health care

My wife went to her annual physical and was told "Methodist Hospital is no longer a preferred provider for TRICARE."

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, Department of Defense, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Life, Veteran Affairs, Jeff Miller, Republican

Sun Jun 09, 2013

Bangor Daily News

Chelli Pingree encourages Ocean High School seniors to get involved, believe in themselves

The 152 soon-to-be graduates of Oceanside High School were encouraged by U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, to get involved in politics, saying they should not believe they are too young, come from too small a community or are too inexperienced.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, North Haven, ME, Education Etc., College of the Atlantic, Knox County, ME

Sat Jun 08, 2013

Examiner.com

Senate panel to consider legislation for sex abuse victims in the military

With the Pentagon embroiled in criticism over its handling of sexual assault cases, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bernie Sanders said today that he will remain steadfast in his commitment to ensure that veterans who suffered military sexual trauma during service are provided the care and compensation to which they are entitled.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Bernard Sanders, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jon Tester, Danville, VT, West Danville, VT

WMTW-TV Auburn

Maine lawmakers react to NSA data surveillance program

President Barack Obama is defending secret surveillance, pointing out that Congress has repeatedly authorized the government to collect data on phone records and Internet use.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Angus King, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama

Thu Jun 06, 2013

Bangor Daily News

The bad news about more destroyers for BIW

We got some terrible news this week, a revelation made all the more disturbing by the fact Maine's mainstream press covered it as if it were wonderful news.

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Related Topix: Susan Collins, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Angus King

Capital Weekly

Governors carry burden of leadership

I just don't know what to make of our governor. First, he tries unsuccessfully to talk to the Democrats on a Sunday afternoon, and now they're ticked off because he won't allow his commissioners to talk to them.

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Related Topix: US News, Caribou, ME, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Limestone, ME, US Military, US Air Force, Loring Air Force Base

Foster's Daily Democrat

Cote steps down from School Committee Veteran will be deployed to Afghanistan this fall

Adam Cote resigned from the Sanford School Committee on Monday night and announced that he will be leaving later this summer to serve a tour in Afghanistan with his Maine Army National Guard Unit.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Maine, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US National Guard, US Military, Camp Shelby, US Army, Iraq, World News, Middle East

Wed Jun 05, 2013

Air Force Times

House OKs easing VA rules for sex assault disability claims

The House passed a bill Tuesday that could make it easier for veterans with mental health conditions related to a sexual assault that occurred during military service to get treatment and benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, US Military, US Navy, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jeff Miller, Republican, Jon Tester, US Senate

Tue Jun 04, 2013

Northern Michigan News

House aims to speed vets' compensation for abuse

The House passed legislation Tuesday designed to make it easier for veterans to obtain financial compensation for injuries or illness linked to sexual abuse while in the military.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

The Macon Telegraph

House aims to speed vets' compensation for abuse

In this July 18, 2012 file photo, Ruth Moore of Milbridge, Maine is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Milbridge, ME, Life, Veteran Affairs

Bangor Daily News

Seth Goodall resigning his Senate seat to take SBA post

Maine's Senate majority leader is resigning his seat to oversee the U.S. Small Business Administration's New England region.

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Related Topix: Susan Collins, US Politics, Maine, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Olympia Snowe, Small Business, Personal Finance, Richmond, ME

Mon Jun 03, 2013

SeacoastOnline

Congressional delegation seeks funds to replace Sarah Long Bridge

Maine and New Hampshire transportation officials Monday filed an application for a $25 million federal transportation grant to pay for a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard rail line incorporated in the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge replacement.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Representative Carol Shea-Porter, US News, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Susan Collins, Republican, Senator Angus King, Senator Kelly Ayotte

Kennebec Journal

BIW gets $2.8 billion, 4-destroyer contract; $700M fifth ship possible

The U.S. Navy on Monday awarded Bath Iron Works a $2.8 billion contract to build four guided-missile destroyers at the shipyard over the next five years, providing some assurances to workers at one of Maine's largest employers.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, Susan Collins, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Angus King

Kennebec Journal

Being elected doesn't bring a break in political fundraising

Later this week, politically connected individuals will gather on the 12th floor of a modern building about five blocks from the U.S. Capitol to spend a few minutes with Republican U.S. Sen.

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Related Topix: Susan Collins, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Maine, Non-Profit