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Maine voters view which party controls Congress as more important than ‘character’ of candidates

by Billy Kobin June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The results from The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll hint at voter motivations in Maine’s high-profile races this year, including the US Senate contest.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Graham Platner and Susan Collins are neck and neck, Times/Press Herald/Siena poll shows

by Randy Billings June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Platner holds a slight lead over Collins in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, but it’s within the margin of error.

Community, Uncategorized

Morin Street reopens following ‘all hands’ Biddeford fire

by Isabelle Oss June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

Multiple fire departments were working to extinguish a building fire in Biddeford, which closed Morin Street on Sunday.

Community, Health, Maine

Waterville to bring opioid treatment into the field as part of state pilot program

by Hannah Kaufman June 28, 2026June 26, 2026

The medication has been proven to reduce fatal opioid overdoses by more than 60%.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

What Susan Collins’ appropriations power means for Maine, and what happens if she loses

by Rachel Estabrook June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

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.