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Likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner talks about Maine's upcoming Senate race
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (654+ words) NPR's Leila Fadel asks likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner how he plans to beat incumbent Republican Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race. LEILA FADEL, BYLINE: The path to turning the Senate blue runs in part through the state of Maine....
In pitch to voters, Susan Collins touts funds for Maine, Senate seniority: NPR
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1044+ words) The outcome of a pivotal Senate race in Maine could hinge on whether voters value Republican Sen. Susan Collins' clout and ability to secure federal dollars over Democratic insurgent Graham Platner's call to upend a political system he says is…...
Hoping to unseat Collins, Maine Democrats battle it out in an expensive U. S. Senate primary
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (927+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " An increasingly bruising primary between the two leading Democratic candidates vying to topple Republican Sen. Susan Collins has both contenders dipping deep into their campaign coffers, while Collins has so far spent little on her reelection bid. Democrats…...
For Maine Democrats, it's battle-tested Mills vs. populist Platner in Senate primary
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1255+ words) Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner are Maine Democrats running to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, who has served in the U. S. Senate for nearly 30 years. Sofia Aldinio/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption AUGUSTA, Maine " Ever since launching her campaign last…...
Thousands watch live stream of Maine family's food pantry for deer
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (79+ words) A three-generation family in Maine set up a camera to capture their deer-feeding station. Thousands watch online as hundreds of white-tailed deer enjoy the food at Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer. Thousands watch live stream of Maine family's food pantry…...
From forestry to skiing, Maine relies on temporary foreign workers
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (76+ words) Maine's business owners rely on H-2 B visas for temporary foreign workers. But the 2026 cap on H-2 B workers remains uncertain leaving some seasonal businesses unsure their staffing needs will be met. From forestry to skiing, Maine relies on temporary foreign workers…...
The deal to end the shutdown exposed rifts among Democrats. Just ask Maine
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (963+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " This week's vote to end the federal government shutdown sharply divided Congress along partisan lines. Yet the bill to reopen the government was reliant upon Democratic lawmakers of both chambers who joined Republicans, exposing rifts within the Democratic…...
A Maine farm turns getting lost into a prize-winning tradition
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (61+ words) Trujillo Family Orchards in Maine has claimed national corn maze honors five years in a row. Co-owner Jonathan Kenerson explains how they do it. A Maine farm turns getting lost into a prize-winning tradition Trujillo Family Orchards in Maine has…...
Oyster farmer and veteran Graham Platner hopes his message lands with Maine voters
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (71+ words) In Maine, oyster farmer and military veteran Graham Platner has become something of a phenomenon in his bid to topple Republican Sen. Susan Collins in next year's midterm election. Oyster farmer and veteran Graham Platner hopes his message lands with…...
Volunteering at 'Maine Needs' brings connection to community
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (698+ words) Lee Cooper, a volunteer at Maine Needs, stands near bags of filled orders. Patty Wight/Maine Public Radio hide caption PORTLAND, Maine " Seventy-four-year-old Lee Cooper's favorite thing to do is shop " at least, while he's volunteering at Portland-based Maine Needs....