After pushback, DNC votes against changing rules around ranked-choice voting
Maine Democratic Party Chair Charlie Dingman called it “a major victory for Maine voters.”
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Maine lawmakers have questions about progressives’ privately funded staff hire
Letters between legislative leaders show them wrestling with the arrangement, which challenges the normal State House staff structure.
Troy Jackson’s backers call 1988 fight a non-issue in Senate race
“Troy was just out of high school,” Peggy Schaffer, the former state Democratic vice chair, said. “I think it shows how little they have on him.”
Democrats blast activists for featuring Graham Platner at Labor Day rally
The Hancock County Democratic Committee promoted the event on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday morning.
Graham Platner will headline Ellsworth Labor Day rally
The former U.S. Senate candidate will talk about the history of unions and the role of organized labor in communities across the country.
Does Susan Collins only vote with Democrats when it doesn’t matter? We did the math.
A Bangor Daily News review of her voting record shows that two things can be true in an increasingly partisan Senate.
Maine voters have strong feelings about Susan Collins, new poll finds
Among other findings, voters are more concerned about Collins’ record of voting with Donald Trump than they are about Jackson being too progressive.
How Troy Jackson’s strategy against Susan Collins breaks from Graham Platner’s
With control of the Senate on the line, Jackson has dropped much of the rhetoric that defined Platner’s campaign.
A local Maine politician rose to power despite abuse allegations that won’t go away
David Ireland, Lincoln’s council vice chair, has long faced sexual abuse allegations that he denies. But they’re only now circulating in town.
In search of more housing, Surry weighs connecting to Ellsworth’s water and sewer
As a housing shortage drives up costs, Maine’s small towns are seeking ways to expand the supply of affordable housing.
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote
The vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight over installing Trump’s close ally atop the Justice Department.
Susan Collins, Angus King vote ‘no’ on Todd Blanche as Senate confirms him as AG
The 50-49 vote exposed deep concerns in both parties about installing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney atop the Justice Department.
Chellie Pingree says ICE is releasing the Maine nurse it detained
Nurses have called on MaineHealth to sponsor Debora Kapisha for permanent legal status.
Paul LePage endorsed by NRA in 2nd Congressional District race
The Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District race in a news conference in Holden framed gun rights as a core issue in the race.
New poll suggests tougher environment for Susan Collins than 2020
A recent survey of 800 likely voters found 52% disapproved of the five-term senator’s job performance.
Iberdrola must open its books as CMP seeks greater profits in ongoing rate case, utility regulator says
A group representing customers is seeking to understand why CMP is requesting higher returns than its parent company Iberdrola has previously said are necessary for its U.S. holdings.
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