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Maine lawmakers consider ban on AI-generated sexual abuse images

by Rachel Ohm November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A public hearing Friday on the proposal drew broad support from police and advocates, but defense attorneys have raised concerns about the bill being overly broad.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

New polls paint conflicting pictures of Maine’s US Senate race

by Drew Johnson November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.

Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics

Angus King gets heat from Democrats for role in ending the federal shutdown

by Randy Billings November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

Maine’s junior senator and former two-term governor, who often polls as the state’s most popular politician, is in an unfamiliar spot.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Which other Democrats might get in Maine’s 2nd District race?

by Rachel Ohm November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

One new candidate, Jordan Wood, has already announced a 2nd District run since U.S. Rep. Jared Golden dropped out of the race last week. State Sen. Joe Baldacci of Bangor confirmed he’s considering a run, too.

Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Politics

If society collapses, Maine isn’t a bad place to be | Column

by Leslie Bridgers November 12, 2025November 15, 2025

Our resourceful, community-minded and highly skilled residents step up in times of need, whether there are zombies or not.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood dropping out to run for 2nd District seat

by Rachel Ohm November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Wood said he made the decision after learning Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection, and said he believes the resources of his campaign would be better spent in the 2nd District.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Angus King’s son won’t join chorus of Democratic candidates criticizing shutdown compromise

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2025November 12, 2025

While many Maine Democrats have been forceful in opposing the plan the independent senator helped negotiate, his son, Angus King III, a 2026 candidate for governor, issued a milder statement saying he has ‘had enough’ of the shutdown.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves

by Hannah LaClaire November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.