3 lessons from a poll showing a close Graham Platner-Susan Collins race
The Sullivan oyster farmer’s lead may ultimately depend on Democratic-leaning voters turning out in greater numbers than 2024.
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Augusta school district sues right-wing provocateur for allegedly assaulting official
The school board’s latest skirmish with a right-wing provocateur involved Tim Bodnar, known by his online moniker “Truth Slinger.”
Susan Collins says Donald Trump not signing housing bill ‘makes no sense’
Trump abruptly killed a signing ceremony for the housing package ahead of a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the Capitol.
Code enforcement officers are a ‘dying breed’ in Maine. That’s a problem.
If the state wants to increase production to combat its housing crisis, communities need experts to sign off on that work, or risk costly delays.
House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
The 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law Wednesday at the Capitol. The Senate passed the legislation 85-5 on Monday.
National Democrats rally behind a candidate they doubted in Maine’s 2nd District
After centrist U.S. Rep. Jared Golden announced his retirement, national Democrats overlooked Matt Dunlap and pushed Joe Baldacci to enter the race.
Lincoln fire and police departments issue dire warnings after budget cuts
The fire and ambulance department may need to lay off between four and eight of its 20 employees, Capt. Ken Goslin said.
Donald Trump calls Susan Collins and other GOP senators ‘losers’ for Iran war powers vote
It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts.
Lincoln passes deep budget cuts that could hit public safety hard
The 12.8% cut was pushed through in a series of 4-3 votes by the council’s narrow conservative majority, which is facing a recall effort.
Susan Collins misstates landmark abortion vote while defending Brett Kavanaugh support
Kavanaugh, whom the Republican senator backed in a 2018, was in the 5-4 majority that made the landmark decision in 2022.
Graham Platner still making inroads with Democratic groups that backed Janet Mills
Planned Parenthood endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner in his campaign against Republican Susan Collins, joining other Democratic-aligned groups and emphasizing abortion rights as a central election issue.
Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The House is expected to give final approval later this week and send the bill to President Donald Trump, who has signaled his support.
Maine’s ranked-choice count faces debates over speed and communication
Staffers with multiple campaigns said public trust would improve if the result was delivered faster or with clearer communication.
What Maine’s race between Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett will look like
Republican Bobby Charles, Democrat Hannah Pingree, and independent Rick Bennett are facing off in Maine’s gubernatorial race, a contest influenced by national issues and a costly U.S. Senate fight.
How ranked-choice voting produced surprises in all of Maine’s big primaries
Even a model that gets the winner right can miss the details that only the count reveals.
Bobby Charles hires new campaign manager from former rival’s team
Dale Crafts Jr., the son of the former state lawmaker of the same name who ran for Congress in 2020, confirmed he came on board with Charles on Thursday.
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