Out-of-state donors flood Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race

Maine politics

Published
October 27, 2019

Out-of-state donors flood Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race

In a campaign that could decide control of the Senate in 2020, they make the vast majority of $200-plus donations to Susan Collins and Sara Gideon.
Published
October 23, 2019

Vulgar vanity license plates fuel debate, and maybe new limits down the road

Complaints to lawmakers may prompt legislation, but the secretary of state says free speech protects the right to purchase plates with language that may offend some Mainers.
Published
October 7, 2019

Green Independent Party candidate explores run against Sen. Collins

Teacher and activist Lisa Savage is the latest potential contender in what is expected to be one of the nation's most closely watched U.S. Senate races in 2020.
Published
October 7, 2019

Marijuana testing labs: Will Maine have enough?

Other states have struggled to license enough, resulting in long delays, supply shortfalls and testing waivers
Published
October 6, 2019

New law and Gov. Mills’ energy goals set off solar-farm land rush

Now that friendly policies are in place, developers are jockeying for access to Maine's grid to build community solar projects.
Published
September 17, 2019

Outside group spends big on media blitz to support Sen. Collins’ campaign

The campaign by 1820 PAC is the latest effort by independent groups – many funded by secretive 'dark money' – to flood Maine with ads in the 2020 U.S. Senate race.
Published
September 17, 2019

Eric Brakey takes aim at Golden’s 2nd District congressional seat

A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.
Published
September 10, 2019

CMP transmission line faces critical vote by state land-use panel

The Land Use Planning Commission is set to discuss and possibly vote on whether the $1 billion project meets state zoning standards.
Published
September 6, 2019

Sen. Collins criticizes ‘dark money’ in political campaigns

But critics point to the Maine Republican's vote against a bill that would have provided some transparency.
Published
September 1, 2019

Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop

The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.