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3 takeaways from governor candidates at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum

by Rachel Ohm March 7, 2026March 8, 2026

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

by Rachel Ohm March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

The Maine Wire’s event is among several upcoming debates and forums as activity picks up in the gubernatorial race.

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Democrat drops out of Maine governor’s race

by Rachel Ohm March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Jason Cherry, a political newcomer running in a crowded field, announced he will instead seek the District 38 House seat.

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Will Maine governor candidates reject outside spending?

by Rachel Ohm March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The ‘People’s Pledge’ calls for campaign finance reform, and for candidates to oppose independent expenditures by ‘wealthy, corporate and dark money groups.’

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Union leaders tell Schumer to stop backing Janet Mills over Graham Platner

by Billy Kobin February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

A recent poll had Platner up big over Maine’s governor in the U.S. Senate race.

Local & State, News

Graham Platner once again under fire for a now-deleted social media post

by Drew Johnson February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

The Democrat’s Senate campaign shared a post from a far-right social media personality about Trump’s State of the Union address, but deleted it after realizing it ‘had been posted by a despicable account.’

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Graham Platner says he shuns DC consultants. His spending tells a different story.

by Randy Billings February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Despite heavy spending on out-of-state consultants, the campaign is being driven by volunteers and grassroots organizing, campaign manager Ben Chin says.

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Candidates for Maine governor Troy Jackson, Bobby Charles exchange jabs in Auburn debate

by Rachel Ohm February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

They answered questions about immigration, affordability and drug addiction in an unusual 1-on-1 event that also featured plenty of attacks on each other.