Federal funding for tick-borne diseases extended until 2030
The law provides $10 million in funding for grants to regional centers of excellence in vector-borne diseases and for a national strategy around the diseases.
NATIONAL POLITICS
Mark Kelly says Troy Jackson a ‘real shot’ to win in November
The retired astronaut and naval officer suggested he may stump for Democrats in Maine in the coming weeks.
How Maine’s gubernatorial candidates say they’d fix state’s crumbling EMS system
The BDN asked the top three candidates for governor how they would address the state’s EMS crisis if elected.
Supreme Court vote shadows Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision
Voters weigh U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ record against her Kavanaugh vote as Democrat Troy Jackson challenges her for a sixth term.
Susan Collins breaks with Trump on ‘illegal’ last-minute spending cuts
But Democrats say she should have seen this coming when she backed the budget chief who told senators he considered a spending law unconstitutional.
A Jeffrey Epstein attack on Susan Collins oversells its biggest claims
The ad is referencing Collins and other Republicans voting last September to table a Democratic amendment attaching disclosure to a defense bill.
Defiant Susan Collins tells supporters to ‘debunk the lies’ after a tumultuous week
Many supporters at Friday’s rally and fundraiser in Gorham shrugged off Tuesday’s ProPublica report on an alleged bribery scheme involving a donor to Collins.
See how much Democratic support Susan Collins may need to win in November
Ticket-splitting helped carry Susan Collins to victory in 2020 despite a fiercely partisan campaign.
Navigating Trump, Bobby Charles campaigns with Chris Christie
The Republican, who trails in polls and fundraising behind Hannah Pingree, tried to moderate his hardline immigration stance this week.
Maine town raffles off guns to replace fire gear lost in deadly mill explosion
Gun raffles are relatively common fundraisers in Maine for sporting-related nonprofits, but it is rare for a town government to run one.
Troy Jackson was apparently kicked out of his supporters’ Facebook group
The U.S. Senate candidate’s personal account was removed after members of the group argued over whether it was really him.
Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in 2 new polls, countering a survey showing her ahead
The race is a true toss up, with Decision Desk HQ giving both candidates roughly 50-50 chances of winning.
ProPublica debunks Susan Collins’ claims about FBI anti-corruption probe
ProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series of incorrect and misleading claims.
Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson in new poll even as Trump’s Maine approval slides
The result marked the Republican’s best showing in a major public survey so far in the pivotal November race.
Hannah Pingree leads fundraising in Maine’s race for governor
Hannah Pingree’s campaign hauled in twice as much between mid-July and mid-September as Bobby Charles and nine times as much as Rick Bennett.
Operative at center of ProPublica report is still a top outside money man for Susan Collins
Scott Reed now helms Pine Tree Results PAC, which has booked more than $28 million in ads in Collins’ reelection bid against Democrat Troy Jackson.
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