Auburn Democrats to meet Aug. 20 via Zoom

Maine leaders urge Congress to end gridlock on COVID-19 relief package

Maine progressive leaders and Democratic lawmakers held a virtual news conference Friday to stress the need for another infusion of federal funds.

Gideon unveils climate policies in her bid for U.S. Senate

The Democrat's climate agenda includes supporting the U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and requiring electric utilities to obtain some energy from renewable sources.

Trump tweets endorsement of Republican Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District race

The veteran lawmaker from Lisbon won a three-way primary last month and is challenging first-term incumbent Democrat Jared Golden.

State predicts 1st recreational cannabis sales by end of year

The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.

As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help

Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.

Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine

Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.

Biden endorses Gideon in Maine’s U.S. Senate race

The former vice president and current presidential candidate served for years in the Senate with Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Fundraising in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race tops $41 million

Democrat Sara Gideon continues to have an advantage over Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but is spending money faster than the incumbent.

Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action

Hours after Sara Gideon won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, she and Republican Sen. Susan Collins were on the campaign trail.