In this week’s Pulse:
— Why LePage is praising small-town elections while casting doubt on larger ones
— Kyle Fitzsimons' Jan. 6 trial draws to a close
— Maine's U.S. senators briefed on Trump investigation
— LePage gets combative.
Maine’s Political Pulse was produced this week by Steve Mistler. Andrew Catalina is the digital producer. The theme music was performed and recorded by Rob Holt.