Sen. King to chair Senate panels on national parks and nuclear forces
Maine s junior U.S. senator was tapped to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and a subcommittee that oversees U.S. nuclear and strategic forces.
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U.S. Sen. Angus King has been tapped to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks.
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine
Bloomberg photo by Andrew Harrer
King, an independent from Maine, also will lead the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, which oversees programs related to America’s nuclear and strategic forces.
King announced the appointments in a news release Wednesday. In addition, he will maintain his positions on the Armed Services, Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Rules & Administration committees.
Maine's junior U.S. senator was tapped to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and a subcommittee that oversees U.S. nuclear and strategic forces.
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Where to take a mid-winter getaway without leaving Maine
Take a break from the pandemic by visiting a different area of the state, whether your thing is scenic drives and small-town charm, or skiing, hiking and snowmobiling.
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While we’re pivoting on everything else, why not adjust Maine’s most iconic saying to the pandemic as well: “You can get away from here, by staying here.”
It makes sense. We’re still at the point in the pandemic where taking a vacation or a weekend getaway right here in Maine is the safest option, and provides the most peace of mind.