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Angus King: “I think Brunswick or Portland is halfway between Madawaska and New York City. People don't realize how tall Maine is.”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2024
I think Brunswick or Portland is halfway between Madawaska and New York City. People don't realize how tall Maine is.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King highlights the geographical size of Maine.

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