Bernie Sanders rallies progressives for Graham Platner and Troy Jackson in Orono

Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemency

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government’s landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy for plotting to attack the Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in the White House more than five years ago. The case’s dismissal late Friday became a foregone conclusion […]

The fight to replace Graham Platner will come down to 1 day in Bangor

Maine Democrats have released formal rules setting the stage for the July 25 convention that will choose their next candidate for U.S. Senate.

Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or more. Forecasters are advising people to stay hydrated and find places to […]

Susan Collins doesn’t know the latest on Mitch McConnell’s condition

Collins said she texted with McConnell early on, but recently has only spoken with two Republican senators who have been in contact with him.

To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful

PETERSBURG, Alaska (AP) — On Independence Day, as second-term Republican Dan Sullivan and his chief rival in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race Democrat Mary Peltola headlined parades, the other Dan Sullivan seeking the seat was happily on the sidelines of festivities in this small fishing community he long has called home. He blended in as well […]