Maine Beer Co.’s Dan Kleban drops out of the Democratic primary, and national forecasters are now calling the U.S. Senate race a toss-up with the entrance of Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor.
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Janet Mills looks to challenge Susan Collins in an effort to flip U.S. Senate
Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor will have to fend off primary challenges from several others, including Graham Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign has garnered attention.
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Graham Platner sings for his supper in the rain in Portland | Opinion
At an early town hall event, Maine’s buzziest senatorial hopeful addressed a group that probably didn’t need all that much persuading.
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In Maine Senate primary, Democrats may weigh competing futures
Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.
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Sens. Collins, King leave central Maine event without taking questions from media
Maine’s Republican senator sidestepped reporters Monday after an event in Skowhegan as an opponent called her out for ‘not (holding) a true town hall meeting since Bill Clinton was president.’ Her colleague, Angus King, also did not take questions.
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.