Troy Jackson isn’t backing Chuck Schumer’s challenger yet, but an ally expects him to
The leadership fight puts Jackson, who upset five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, in the spotlight with the party’s left flank.
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Hannah Pingree picks a longtime family adviser as her chief of staff
The hire puts a trusted Pingree family adviser at the center of a transition imposing a tight timeline.
Maine voters rarely have a choice for this obscure office. They still won’t give it up.
York, Franklin and Washington county voters appear to have rejected referendums that would have let county commissioners appoint treasurers.
Meet the 22 people helping Hannah Pingree choose her government
They span business, labor, tribal leaders and a former Republican senator, but their political giving is overwhelmingly Democratic.
House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
The vote may only delay an impeachment push against Hegseth, with Democrats set to take control of the House and Senate in January.
Jared Golden hasn’t decided how he’ll vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Golden said he will judge each of the eight charges on its own merits as the House takes a procedural vote Tuesday evening.
Hannah Pingree says there’s ‘no easy solution’ to Maine’s $1B budget gap
She would not say whether new taxes or the state’s rainy day fund are on the table.
Janet Mills calls for $3B increase in federal heating assistance
That comes as Mainers grapple with heating oil prices that are about 80% higher than a year ago.
Chellie Pingree says ICE is beefing up security at its Scarborough office
She said it appears to be in response to protests outside the building.
See which parts of Maine flipped hardest in last week’s historic election
A Bangor Daily News analysis shows how far down the ballot Tuesday’s wave reached.
Paul LePage lands in Washington, pitching himself as a dealmaker
LePage joined incoming members of Congress, including Democratic Sen.-elect Troy Jackson, for orientation in Washington on Monday.
Rep. Thomas Massie launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The impeachment resolution largely focuses on the war in Iran but also includes references to Hegseth’s role in military actions in Yemen and Venezuela.
Maine joined a pledge to ditch the Electoral College. Dems’ national wins could make it reality.
Maine adopted the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact in 2024.
Trump says he was just kidding about making UFC’s Dana White his press secretary
The Hermon High grad is set to visit him at the White House on Monday.
Democrats are already fighting over who blew Maine’s 2nd District race
In a year when Democrats stand to gain roughly 40 House seats, the 2nd District is the only one they may lose in a district whose lines haven’t changed.
How the blue wave reached a conservative part of Maine’s White Mountains
The gains in western Maine helped Democrats expand their majorities in both chambers of the Legislature on a night of wins nationwide.
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