The former Maine CDC director has led recent polling on the Democratic primary after becoming the public face of the state’s pandemic response in 2020.
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Critics slam Palantir donations to Susan Collins. Maine Democrats got them too.
The technology company provides AI-powered tools for mass data collection and surveillance, which are being used in Trump’s mass deportation effort.
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Maine Democrats revive push to raise taxes on the wealthy, corporations
The move could set up a showdown between Gov. Janet Mills, who has opposed previous proposals, and her own party amid a contentious Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against a populist newcomer.
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Stephen King endorses a Maine governor candidate
The prolific author from Maine is backing Hannah Pingree in her bid to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
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Gov. Mills skeptical of new data privacy measure opposed by businesses
The governor urged lawmakers to reach a compromise that works for both industry and political groups.
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In Maine, a Democrat-led crackdown on ‘deepfake’ AI campaign ads
Republicans worry that the new bill is too vague and too punitive.
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What to know about Maine’s ranked-choice voting system and arguments to expand it
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will soon weigh in on whether lawmakers could expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and State House races in the November general election.
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3 takeaways from governor candidates at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum
A dozen candidates for governor gathered in Rockport on Saturday to discuss the issues facing one of the state’s key industries.
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The winner of this Maine Republican governor debate will get a sword
The Maine Wire’s event is among several upcoming debates and forums as activity picks up in the gubernatorial race.
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Susan Collins opposes effort to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
Maine’s senators weighed in on a resolution Wednesday that was mostly a symbolic rebuke of Trump after the U.S. and Israel opened a war against Iran.