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How Donald Trump handed Susan Collins a political win over ICE

by Randy Billings January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Maine’s senior senator says the Department of Homeland Security ended ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ after she expressed her concerns about the sweeping operation.

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Why Republicans walked out on Gov. Janet Mills’ State of the State address

by Randy Billings January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

At times, Maine’s two-term governor seemed to be speaking to primary voters as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate against progressive firebrand Graham Platner.

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Maine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in US Senate

by Randy Billings January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Tim Rich, a former Bar Harbor restaurant owner, is mounting a longshot bid for one of the most competitive races in the country.

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Susan Collins’ reelection bid gets $42M boost from Senate majority leader PAC

by Randy Billings January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

The investment — the largest ever by the PAC in Maine — shows the race’s importance to Republicans trying to maintain control of the U.S. Senate.

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Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?

by Rachel Ohm January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Hannah Pingree has hauled in the most cash among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.

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Trump donor, dark money largely funding Maine referendum drives

by Randy Billings January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Campaign finance reports filed Thursday showed the out-of-state forces shaping local issues.

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Cannabis opponents accused of misrepresenting Maine referendum

by Randy Billings January 14, 2026January 16, 2026

‘You have a right to lie under the First Amendment,’ Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said, noting there’s little she can do about the alleged trickery.