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The famous names and familiar faces considering a run for Maine governor

by Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Maine has not consecutively elected governors of the same party since 1959, leaving an opportunity for Republicans in the 2026 election.

How Maine sees Joe Biden and Donald Trump entering their 1st debate

by Michael Shepherd June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Austin Theriault vows to buck Republicans if they back Social Security and Medicare cuts

by Billy Kobin June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Jared Golden has a big fundraising head start on his Republican opponents

by Michael Shepherd October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

The 1st Republican declares a 2024 run against Jared Golden

by Michael Shepherd April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

"This year was full of many deserving award recipients."

Opinion Contributor

The 2022 Conifer Awards

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 28, 2022

A Christmas miracle

by George Danby November 19, 2022

Jared Golden beats Bruce Poliquin for 3rd term in Maine’s 2nd District

by Michael Shepherd November 16, 2022November 17, 2022

Why the ranked-choice count in Maine’s 2nd District was delayed

by Michael Shepherd November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Maine Republicans, high and low, are beginning to contemplate a post-Trump world after Tuesday's miserable midterm elections.

Maine Republicans openly talk about dumping Donald Trump

by Michael Shepherd November 14, 2022

Jared Golden declares victory in 2nd District race

by CBS 13 November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

LePage road trip

by George Danby November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Official: US House race in Maine heading to ranked runoff

by The Associated Press November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Triumph of the rural Maine Democrat

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

3 lessons from a brutal election for Maine Republicans

by Michael Shepherd November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Jared Golden smiles while speaking with a supporter.

Jared Golden poised to win Maine’s 2nd District but ranked-choice count is likely

by David Marino Jr. November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

Maine’s big-name candidates make their final pitches

by Michael Shepherd November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

The last-minute ad blitzes give a clear picture of what the candidates and their allies want you to remember going into Election Day.

What the final TV ads tell you about Maine’s biggest campaigns

by Michael Shepherd November 7, 2022

How ranked-choice voting will work in Maine’s Tuesday election

by Michael Shepherd November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Paul LePage will win the governor’s race, and other election predictions

by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling November 3, 2022November 3, 2022