Sean Joyce of Newburgh hopes to snatch the Republican nomination from Bruce Poliquin in what has become a three-way congressional primary.
Steve Collins
Columnist
Steve Collins became an opinion columnist for the Maine Trust for Local News in April of 2025. A journalist since 1987, Steve has worked for daily newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Maine and served as the State House reporter for the Sun Journal since 2016. The Maine Press Association named him Maine's Journalist of the Year in 2022. Among his other awards are the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2016 Ethics in Journalism Award, the I.F. Stone Whistle-Blower Award in 2015 and the Bob Wallack Community Journalism Award from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. Steve is a founder and board president of Youth Journalism International, a charity that teaches students around the globe about news writing, media literacy and issues of the day. His wife, Jackie Majerus, serves as its executive director. Born in Massachusetts, he grew up in a military family that took him to Norway, Ohio and Virginia, where he earned a degree in history from the University of Virginia. He and Jackie live in Auburn. They have two adult children, two collies and not enough time.
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For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
The turnpike authority had planned to increase tolls in 2028 but decided to do it sooner to offset revenue decline created by diminished traffic due to the pandemic.
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Maine’s senators push for new diplomatic post to focus on Arctic issues
Angus King and Susan Collins seek new State Department job to elevate issues that may help Maine in a warming world
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Minot native takes plea deal in U.S. Capitol riot that could land him behind bars
Glen Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Simon pleaded guilty Friday for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection that delayed a congressional certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden holds fundraising lead in his 2nd Congressional District reelection quest
Republican Bruce Poliquin is rounding up congressional campaign cash quickly as he takes aim at the 2nd District seat he once held.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Bruce Poliquin says he plans to move to the Bangor area for his congressional race
Republican primary foe Mike Perkins says Poliquin ought to stay at his seaside mansion instead to ‘twiddle his thumbs’ or take on Chellie Pingree.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Maine’s delegation backs repeal of measures that authorized war in Iraq
Congress eyes possible passage this fall of a resolution to repeal approval of war in Iraq, a rare step toward restricting presidential power.
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Analysis: Bruce Poliquin misrepresents federal steps to crack down on violence and threats to school boards
Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says feds are “targeting parents” who just want to speak out.
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Hard cider bounces back in Maine, 150 years later
Mainers once guzzled gallons of hard cider year-round. Some hope they will again, as a growing number of producers add new twists to the once commonplace drink.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Troubled cremation business property headed for foreclosure sale
The Affordable Cremation Solution site in Lewiston is set for auction Oct. 27.