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Mystery PAC tied to Donald Trump spends big in Maine’s 2nd District race
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (470+ words) A group tied to President Donald Trump’s massive political operation reserved at least $4.4 million in ads in the race between former Gov. Paul LePage and State Auditor Matt Dunlap for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The reservations first appeared in tracking by…...
The latest on Maine's Senate race between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (119+ words) Host Robin Young speaks with Jessica Taylor, the Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, about the Maine Senate race between Democratic candidate and former state Sen. Troy Jackson... This newscast is updated weekdays at 6am, 9am, noon, 3pm, and 6pm. The…...
Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in another Maine poll
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (393+ words) Democrat Troy Jackson is leading U.S. Sen. Susan Collins by 3 percentage points among likely Maine voters in a CNN poll released Wednesday, the latest in a string of surveys with similar findings in the crucial race. The poll, conducted by the…...
UMF announces public events celebrating statewide Maine tour of rare copy of the Declaration of Independence
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (543+ words) FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to invite members of the public to see an original 1776 Dunlap Broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence, learn about Maine’s role in the American Revolution and enjoy a number of…...
Maine family lives without modern amenities to protest environmental destruction
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1654+ words) “I’m here for all generations, for everyone to have access to water and all beings to have access to water,” Ethan Hughes, a Belfast resident who climbed on the roof with his two daughters, told FOX ABC Maine at the…...
Trump calls Maine 'bad' while discussing fraud allegations
1+ week, 1+ day ago (111+ words) Speaking from the White House this week, President Donald Trump branded the entire state of Maine as "bad." Trump was discussing allegations of fraud in several states, including Maine, when he portrayed the state as plagued by systemic corruption. In…...
Collins talks Trump, Jackson as high-stakes Senate race in Maine heats up
1+ week, 2+ day ago (32+ words) Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, touted her leadership as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee while answering questions from Politico about President Donald Trump’s influence on her party and her reelection bid. Collins…...
Musk's PAC injects $150K into Maine Senate race to back Susan Collins
1+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) Estefano Gomez is an editor at Crypto Briefing specializing in blockchain analysis, DeFi, and the intersection of crypto and digital art. He previously served as Editor in Chief at Interesante for over three years, where he covered blockchain technology, NFTs,…...
Bangor won’t clarify if councilor’s spouse can be sworn in to school committee
1+ week, 4+ day ago (750+ words) The spouse of a Bangor City Councilor qualified for this year’s School Committee ballot, but it’s unclear whether she can be sworn in because of vague guidance in the city’s charter. Jamie Beck, wife of City Councilor Michael Beck, is…...
Maine lobstermen warn of ‘devastating’ consequences from Canadian trade war
2+ week, 3+ day ago (388+ words) The Maine Lobstermen’s Association warned Wednesday that the trade war that started when President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian products could be devastating to lobster harvesters and coastal communities. “The impact would be felt immediately on Maine’s docks. Lobstermen…...