Political analysts say the impact of the military action on the race will depend on how the situation unfolds and the extent of the U.S. involvement going forward.
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Gov. Janet Mills to give final State of the State speech Jan. 27
Mills is expected to deliver a speech that will set the stage for a dramatic year in Maine politics.
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Greenwood reinstates code enforcement officer
Anne Kwoka earned new state certifications.
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Maine’s delegation reacts sharply to US strike on Venezuela
Some lawmakers are calling the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a violation of the U.S. Constitution and international law.
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State Sen. Joe Baldacci on 2nd Congressional District race: ‘Let’s do it!’
The Democratic state senator from Bangor said he intends to make an announcement about his potential campaign for Congress next week.
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Republican lawmakers call for accountability after MaineCare provider accused of fraud
Republican leaders also said Rep. Deqa Dhalac, a South Portland Democrat who formerly worked for a nonprofit that is a sister organization to the company accused of fraud, should step down from the Legislature’s budget committee.
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Did Susan Collins vote against limiting the president’s authority to attack Venezuela? | Fact brief
A Senate resolution would have limited the president’s authority to use U.S. armed forces in or against Venezuela without congressional approval.
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What to expect when Maine lawmakers return to Augusta
With the highly consequential 2026 elections on the horizon, partisan tensions will likely dominate the next legislative session.
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Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.
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Maine’s U.S. Senate race is the 4th most expensive in the nation
The surge in early spending shows the importance of the seat, currently held by Republican Susan Collins, in determining control of the Senate.