Archiv: Maine


17.04.2026 - 18:03 [ Common Dreams ]

In Dead of Night, Johnson Tries—But Fails—to Ram Through Domestic Spying Bill for Trump

In the 228-197 final vote, a total of four Democrats—Reps. Jared Golden of Maine, Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, and Thomas R. Suozzi of New York—joined with all but 25 Republicans who voted to pass a 10-day extension. Twenty GOP members voted against it, while five did not vote.

Ahead of the votes—including on separate versions asking for a 5-year and then 18-month extensions of Section 702—opponents of any clean extension, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), said anyone opposed to warrantless spying on Americans must vote no.

17.04.2026 - 17:43 [ Bangor Daily News ]

Jared Golden: I won’t seek reelection. Here’s why.

(November 5, 2026)

With that in mind, my calculus is straightforward: I know that if I were to continue my campaign, I would prevail. My record of winning the most challenging district held by any Democrat — of outperforming the top and bottom of the ticket four times — speaks for itself. Regardless of what angry partisan commentators may say, I retain the trust of the coalition of Democrats, independents and Republicans that has repeatedly defied the trends of political polarization by electing me.

I don’t fear losing. What has become apparent to me is that I now dread the prospect of winning. Simply put, what I could accomplish in this increasingly unproductive Congress pales in comparison to what I could do in that time as a husband, a father and a son.

17.04.2026 - 17:37 [ MainePublic.org ]

Rep. Golden casts pivotal vote against resolution limiting Trump‘s war powers in Iran

In a statement, the Marine Corps veteran said the U.S. and Iran are currently negotiating „over critical questions of national security and international order“ during a tenuous ceasefire.

„I believe we must maintain a strong negotiation position over Iran’s nuclear program, freedom of movement in the international waters at the Strait of Hormuz, and how to achieve a durable peace between our two nations,“ said Golden, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. „At this moment, a resolution like this would weaken our hand.“

26.10.2023 - 14:48 [ ABC News ]

‚Very scared‘: Terrifying moments after gunman opened fire in Lewiston, Maine bowling alley

(October 26, 2023, 7:51 AM)

Lewiston police have identified a person of interest as Robert Card, who‘s still at large.

Card allegedly has a history of military service and is a firearms instructor, sources said.

The sources said he also has a mental health history, including a two-week stay this summer at a mental health facility after he allegedly made threats about carrying out a shooting at a National Guard facility.

Authorities have traced his white Subaru to a location in Lisbon, Maine, sources said, as the manhunt continues.

26.10.2023 - 14:44 [ NBC News / Youtube ]

Full special report: Multiple people dead after active shooting incident in Maine

(Oct 25, 2023)

At least 22 people were killed and dozens more injured after a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine.

01.07.2021 - 15:39 [ Common Dreams ]

Maine Sets Example With ‚Country‘s Strongest‘ Facial Recognition Ban

Civil liberties advocates on Wednesday cheered as Maine enacted what that state‘s ACLU chapter called „the country‘s strongest statewide facial recognition law.“

18.04.2020 - 02:42 [ The Hill ]

Maine lawmaker to protest coronavirus restrictions in front of governor‘s mansion

Johansen’s event follows protests across several states against social distancing orders that have shuttered a string of non-essential industries.