This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Democrat Sara Gideon of Freeport. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. Other candidates […]
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This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Democrat Betsy Sweet of Hallowell. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. Other candidates […]
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Mills calls for more caseworkers, troopers in $127 million supplemental budget
The governor is asking lawmakers to fund more child protection caseworkers, broadband expansion and increased aid for education, all priorities she highlighted in her State of the State address in January.
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After app fails, Democrats plan to release Iowa caucus results late today
Democratic Party officials in Iowa are working furiously to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus.
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Anti-Trump audience shares views on impeachment with Sen. King
Hundreds turn out at Bowdoin College for a ‘listening session’ about the divisive trial of the president that is about to conclude.
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Collins raised $2.3 million in fourth quarter as Gideon narrowed gap
Collins’ fundraising total of $10.9 million is more than that of any political candidate in state history, her campaign said Friday.
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Citing coronavirus, Mills urges voters to uphold Maine’s new vaccine law
Maine’s governor uses her weekly radio address to attack a citizens’ veto effort that would overturn the state’s new law to eliminate non-medical exemptions for childhood vaccines.
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Child welfare watchdog finds progress but ongoing concerns for DHHS
Lawmakers were briefed Friday on a report that highlights successes and challenges 2 years after 2 high-profile abuse deaths put a spotlight on the agency’s child welfare programs.
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Senate rejects witnesses in Trump’s trial, all but ensuring acquittal next week
Republicans prevail in the vote to block new testimony, with plans to allow senators to speak from the floor Monday and Tuesday before a vote on Wednesday.
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Susan Collins will vote to support witness testimony in President Trump’s impeachment trial
Maine’s senior senator says she will vote to allow witnesses and documents to be subpoenaed, but Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, another key Republican, announced he would not support that position in a pivotal vote expected Friday.