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Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race

by Randy Billings February 16, 2025February 17, 2025

One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine’s senior senator looks to have an initial advantage because of her historical crossover appeal, which will be tested in Trump’s second term.

Local & State, Politics

Former Elon Musk worker challenges Susan Collins for US Senate

by Randy Billings February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Phillip Rench, a 37-year-old former engineer for SpaceX, has filed paperwork to run as an independent against Maine’s senior senator.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: On Sara Gideon and lighting a pile of cash on fire

by Jim Fossel September 18, 2022September 17, 2022

The most expensive political campaign in Maine history could haunt the Democrats yet.

Local & State, News, Politics

Sara Gideon donates more leftover campaign money to nonprofits

by Carol Semple February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

Gideon, a Democrat, lost to Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020 in a race that broke state fundraising records.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: State’s HOPE program helped me chart path to success

by Hilary Moore December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

Thanks to Sara Gideon’s investment, more families like mine will have the support they need to pursue education and training beyond high school.

Local & State, Politics

Sara Gideon donates $3.5 million in leftover campaign cash to help low-income families

by Randy Billings December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

The money, from her unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate, will go to the nonprofit Maine Equal Justice, which provides financial assistance to low-income parents earning degrees and professional certifications.