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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Friday February 13, 2026 ( 3 items )  

2026 Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * 2026 Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett * National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett is set to embark on a 2026 tour for his initiative, " Behold, the Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See." Barnett will travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee; Duluth, Minnesota; and Bar Harbor/Milbridge, Maine in the spring, and Cody, Wyom  more

King, Pingree Seek Confirmation from DHS Secretary Noem on Reported ICE Drawdown in Maine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Pingree Seek Confirmation from DHS Secretary Noem on Reported ICE Drawdown in Maine * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) are demanding answers to their unanswered questions regarding the recent surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) activity in Maine. In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Acti  more

King, Pingree Seek Confirmation from DHS Secretary Noem on Reported ICE Drawdown in Maine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Pingree Seek Confirmation from DHS Secretary Noem on Reported ICE Drawdown in Maine * U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) are demanding answers to their unanswered questions regarding the recent surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) activity in Maine. In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Acting Director of ICE T  more