The five-term Republican senator’s opponent, Graham Platner, says he would do it differently.
Rachel Estabrook
Staff Writer
Rachel Estabrook is an accountability reporter at the Portland Press Herald. Before joining the Press Herald in 2026, Rachel worked in the newsroom at Colorado Public Radio for 12 years. She's originally from Durham, New Hampshire, and enjoys skiing, hiking, swimming, and hanging out with her family, including two young kids. Rachel lives in Portland.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What Susan Collins’ appropriations power means for Maine, and what happens if she loses
The Republican senator is running for reelection on her ability to direct spending to towns, hospitals, organizations and universities. Voters will decide how much that matters.
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Posted inMaine, News
What Supreme Court decision on protected status for Haitians and Syrians means for Maine
A statewide legal support group has helped hundreds of Haitians get Temporary Protected Status in recent years.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Togus VA firehouse employee put cameras over co-workers’ beds
Michael Nicholas, 47, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to 1 count of giving a false statement to a federal officer.
Posted inMaine, News
A month after explosion, a firefighter’s community welcomes him home
Jacob Spaulding’s release from the hospital comes 1 day after Searsmont Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury died in the hospital.
Posted inMaine, News
Washington County paper mill deaths confirmed to be caused by hydrogen sulfide
Kasie Malcolm and Allen Hornberger died after a Jan. 27 gas leak at the Woodland Pulp mill.
Posted inMaine, News
This Dalmatian comforted firefighters in Searsmont
Halligan’s handler, Timothy Nickels, wants to support his fellow first responders in ways that he had needed when he was active.
Posted inMaine, News
Inside the Searsmont lumber mill fire and explosion
First responders and others recount the events at Robbins Lumber on May 15, a day that will have a lasting effect on Midcoast towns and the broader firefighting community.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire unfolded at business that has been part of Maine’s forest industry ‘since forever’
The explosion and fire at a Robbins Lumber in Searsmont on Friday left 1 firefighter dead and at least 10 other people injured, officials said.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
GLP-1s are popular in Maine, but not with insurance providers
High costs have made employers and insurers wary, but patients who can be treated for obesity are increasingly being left in the lurch.