AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 6 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * When the federal government shuts down, the safety nets shouldn't By Rep. Kristi Mathieson As the federal government grinds through a historic shutdown, the headlines - predictably - often focus on political maneuvering. But out of the political spotlight, the real story is unfolding in colder homes, emptier fridges and workplaces where people are showing up without pay. The pain can be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * New York Homicide Suspect "Scoots" His Way Into U.S. Marshal Custody * Portland, Maine The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announces the arrest of Lamont Dolberry, 52, of New York City, New York, on a charge of Homicide: Murder 2. Following investigative leads provided by the USMS Eastern District of New York; New York/New Jersey Regional Fu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, King Lead 70+ Members in Bicameral Push to Reinstate Automatic Work Authorization Extensions * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) led more than 70 Members of Congress in condemning the Trump Administration's decision to end the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for individuals who have filed timely renewal applications. In  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 6 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham: * * * Sen. Nangle introduces bill to support victims of trafficking in Maine Legislation aims to protect critical services threatened by federal funding delays * When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, will introduce legislation to sustain essential services for survivors of human trafficking in Maine. The bill, "An A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Calls for Disaster Relief for Maine Specialty Crop Producers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the Department to provide disaster assistance to Maine's specialty crop and livestock producers. In her letter, Senator Collins highlighted the serious toll that extreme weather, high production co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Blast Trump Administration for Illegally Ending Program to Help Students with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they are joining their colleagues in pressing the Trump administration on its illegal efforts to shut down the Department of Education's administration and enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)  more