The town’s annual meeting is set for April 11 at Leavitt Area High School.
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Susan Collins says Democrats have ‘greatly expanded’ ICE demands, jeopardizing funding
Gov. Janet Mills called Democrat-proposed reforms for immigration enforcement ‘the bare minimum,’ while political newcomer Graham Platner said they’re ‘a surrender.’
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Susan Collins brings home $425M to Maine as she gears up for tough election
The Republican senator’s funding prowess is a major reason she has been so hard to unseat, despite low approval ratings.
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As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
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In Maine U.S. Senate race, Democrats burn cash while Sen. Susan Collins stockpiles it
Democratic U.S. senators and governors are backing Gov. Janet Mills, while unions and progressive groups back political newcomer Graham Platner. Both trail Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the money race.
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Platner raises $4.6M in 4th quarter of 2025 for US Senate race; Mills $2.7M
Both Democrats are out-raising US Sen. Susan Collins, who gathered $2.2M but has more than $10M since her campaign began.
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Maine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in US Senate
Tim Rich, a former Bar Harbor restaurant owner, is mounting a longshot bid for one of the most competitive races in the country.
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Cannabis opponents accused of misrepresenting Maine referendum
‘You have a right to lie under the First Amendment,’ Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said, noting there’s little she can do about the alleged trickery.
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How Trump’s military action in Venezuela is playing in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Political analysts say the raid’s impact on the race will depend on how the situation unfolds and the extent of U.S. involvement going forward.