Maine senator suggests half the state should consider seceding to become part of New Hampshire

Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a 'radical' agenda on rural Mainers.

Eric Brakey says Project 2025 criticism is ‘fearmongering’

Auburn state senator uses humor to defend Republican agenda outlined in controversial Project 2025.

Eric Brakey won’t seek reelection, plans to move to New Hampshire

Auburn's state senator said he'll become director of a libertarian group after his Senate term ends

President Biden ignores Auburn lawmaker’s personal plea to free a prisoner

State Sen. Eric Brakey hopes Biden will pardon a man the lawmaker called 'the Nelson Mandela of Bitcoin.'

Maine lawmakers want federal waiver allowing asylum seekers to work right away

Current federal law requires that they wait 6 months after applying for asylum.

Legislators weigh how much politicking to allow at polls

Maine's restrictions go too far, some say, while others oppose even a 'scintilla of electioneering' at polling places.

Brakey’s win in state Senate race confirmed by recount

Recounts slated for two Auburn legislative races and one in Windham

Officials to review ballots in state Senate race between Eric Brakey and Bettyann Sheats.

Sen. Ned Claxton not running again for Auburn’s seat

Democrat Bettyann Sheats seeks to succeed him in what is likely to be a highly contested campaign

Bangor Republican announces he will run against Bruce Poliquin

Garret Swazey is the fifth Republican to jump into a congressional primary to choose a challenger to face Democrat Jared Golden