Tag: Maine

Angus King, who praised the designation as a chance for an improvement in the recreation economy in central Maine, urged state residents to be open to the change. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Maine senator backs new monument

Kyle Feldscher · August 24, 2016 6:57 pm

The national monument designation is the culmination of about 15 years of work by Roxanne Quimby, who started buying up land east of Baxter State Park in 2001. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Obama declares new national monument in Maine woods

Kyle Feldscher · August 24, 2016 3:30 pm

According to the Bangor Daily News, Roxanne Quimby, who co-founded Burt's Bees, donated more than 87,000 acres to the federal government Tuesday. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Burt’s Bees founder paves the way for Maine monument with land donation

Kyle Feldscher · August 23, 2016 6:25 pm

Maine's Sen. Susan Collins, who said she will not vote for Donald Trump, will instead write in a name on her ballot this fall. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Maine’s Sen. Collins to write in name on November ballot

Kelly Cohen · August 10, 2016 1:09 pm

Susan Collins may ‘end up writing in a name for president’

Becket Adams · August 9, 2016 6:42 pm

"My conclusion about Mr. Trump's unsuitability for office is based on his disregard for the precept of treating others with respect, an idea that should transcend politics," said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Susan Collins: Nope, I can’t support Trump

Becket Adams · August 9, 2016 2:16 am

Trump campaign spokeswoman said the video Trump had repeatedly referred was b-roll from Geneva. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump continues to reference Iran tape after campaign says it doesn’t exist

Gabby Morrongiello · August 4, 2016 8:10 pm

Sanders also noted that as of yesterday, his campaign officially shuttered. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Sanders receives hero’s welcome from New England delegates

Al Weaver · July 27, 2016 2:39 pm

A handful of Republicans have routinely said Trump cannot be trusted with America's nuclear weapons arsenal. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

National Security

Trump: ‘I would be the slowest’ to start a nuclear war

Gabby Morrongiello · June 29, 2016 8:40 pm

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will roll out a plan to prevent those on the No Fly List or Selectee List from purchasing firearms. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

National Security

Sen. Susan Collins to propose strong gun control regs Tuesday

Anna Giaritelli · June 21, 2016 3:14 am

Eleven states filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Obama administration to challenge its federal guidance on how schools should accommodate transgender students. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Eleven states sue Obama administration over transgender bathroom guidance

Kelly Cohen · May 25, 2016 6:42 pm

"Maine is trying to make the Democratic Party more democratic," Sanders said. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Sanders applauds Maine for banning superdelegates

Daniel Chaitin · May 8, 2016 7:19 pm