Stories by Christopher Cousins

Good morning from Augusta, where the Republican State Convention kicks off this morning at the Augusta Civic Center.

The Maine Legislature adjourned just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday without completing much of its major work amid a political stalemate caused by House Republicans who refused to add days to the session.

Democrat Jonathan Fulford announced Monday that he has suspended his campaign in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District for personal reasons.

Good morning from Augusta, where the 10-day window for Gov. Paul LePage to veto bills enacted by the Legislature closed on Monday, possibly solidifying lawmakers’ agenda when they return on Wednesday.

Good morning from Augusta, where the primary election candidates for governor have taken firm stands on the concept of taxing upper earners to pay for a universal home care system for all Mainers, regardless of their income.

Good morning from Augusta, where it’s a beautiful spring day but that isn’t stopping politicians from attacking each other. Gov. Paul LePage, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree and two of the Republican candidates for governor were all involved in testy exchanges on Thursday.

Good morning from Augusta, where the secretary of state’s office has released what ranked-choice voting ballots for the June primaries will look like.

Good morning from Augusta, where we seem to be back in the same situation we’ve been in at the end of the past several legislative sessions and as of Tuesday’s Daily Brief. Here’s your soundtrack.