Incumbent Janet Mills faces a familiar opponent in Paul LePage, who served two terms from 2011-2019. Also at stake is control of the Legislature, where Democrats have advantages in the House and Senate.
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FBI list shows top-secret documents were mixed with Trump personal items
The inventory shows that 43 empty folders with classified banners were found in a box or container at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago office, along with an additional 28 empty folders labeled as ‘Return to Staff Secretary’ or military aide.
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Virginia governor’s plan to join Paul LePage in Lewiston draws heat from Democrats
Republicans holding major fundraiser next week featuring possible presidential candidate Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Maine parties counting on national issues to mobilize their voters
The economy and an unpopular president are seen as advantages for Republicans, while Democrats focus on abortion, falling gas prices and student debt relief.
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FBI: Trump mixed top secret documents with magazines, other items
A just-released 32-page affidavit, even in its redacted form, underscores the volume of sensitive government documents located at Mar-a-Lago and reveals FBI concerns that the records were being retained illegally.
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Rep. Jared Golden calls Biden student loan plan ‘out of touch,’ worries it might spur inflation
Bruce Poliquin and Sen. Susan Collins also oppose plan, while independent Tiffany Bond says the president did not go far enough with his proposal.
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Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
The court filing requests the appointment of a special master not connected with the case who would be tasked with inspecting the records recovered from Trump’s club and setting aside those that are covered by executive privilege.
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Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania
The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
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Despite secrecy, technology grant program protects taxpayer funds, experts say
The $45 million administered by the Maine Technology Institute must follow strict rules about investment.
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LePage threatens Democratic staffer filming him at campaign event
‘Six feet away or I’m going to deck you,’ the Republican gubernatorial candidate said to the man who has been taking video of LePage at campaign events.