I want to congratulate Gov. Mills. For state workers, March 30 marked nine months without a contract. Well done to Gov. Mills. Not every governor can stiff state workers for nine months and get away with it. It reminds me of when Mills vetoed minimum wage and organizing rights for Maine farm workers. Can we […]
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If you want to flip the Senate, you should be voting for Janet Mills | Opinion
We must not squander this chance to oust Sen. Susan Collins by voting for an inexperienced candidate with tons of baggage.
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Can Shenna Bellows’ stand against Trump translate to a successful run for governor?
The biggest challenge for Maine’s secretary of state may be finding a way to stand out in a competitive Democratic primary.
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What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race?
Close to $3 million in outside money has been spent on the Maine governor’s race this year, with most of the spending benefiting Republicans, according to new state campaign finance reports.
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Hannah Pingree has the leadership experience Maine needs | Opinion
Pingree’s record of service in both the legislative and executive branches of government will have her ready to go on day one as Maine’s next governor.
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Maine’s progressive champion? He’s been here all along. | Opinion
Troy Jackson’s politics are the politics of solidarity. He’ll make a great governor.
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Governor candidate drops out of race after state alleges fraud with funding
Maine’s campaign finance watchdog issued a decision denying Sen. Jim Libby clean elections funding after it found numerous problems with paperwork his campaign submitted to qualify for the money.
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Troy Jackson is committed to rejecting dark money | Opinion
We must elect those candidates who show by their actions that they will only be anointed by and beholden to the people.
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Will Bobby Charles’ lead in the Republican primary for governor last?
Charles has led recent polling, but he’ll need to keep that momentum going to beat out the large field of competitors in his own party.
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Does Jonathan Bush meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor?
Bush has owned a home in Cape Elizabeth since 2020, but tax records show he received resident exemptions in Massachusetts until 2023, and his campaign would not provide the dates he has lived in Maine.