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Leslie Bridgers, Local & State, News, Politics

The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column

by Leslie Bridgers September 17, 2025September 20, 2025

A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.

Local & State, News

Susan Collins criticizes Medicaid cuts, defends ousted CDC director

by Gillian Graham September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

At an appearance Monday, the senator said lawmakers will be under ‘tremendous pressure’ to change President Trump’s budget bill.

Local & State, News, Politics

Gov. Mills, weighing Senate run, declines to criticize Susan Collins

by Randy Billings September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

Mills fielded questions during public events in Kennebec County that could easily have been mistaken for a campaign swing.

Local & State, News, Politics

Bernie Sanders backs Graham Platner, Troy Jackson at Labor Day rally in Portland

by Dylan Tusinski September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

The Vermont independent stumped with progressive candidates for Senate and governor against ‘oligarchy,’ the MAGA movement and the Democratic party establishment before a crowd of several thousand.

Local & State, News, Politics

Susan Collins ‘extremely alarmed’ at Trump administration firing of CDC director

by Rachel Ohm August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Maine’s senior senator reacted Thursday to the firing of Susan Monarez, who was let go by the administration this week after reportedly clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Janet Mills says decision on challenge to Susan Collins may come in November

by Randy Billings August 27, 2025

Maine’s governor told reporters Wednesday that she’s ‘seriously considering the run.’ It’s the strongest indication yet that she may seek her party’s nomination against the 5-term Republican next year.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Protesters disrupt Susan Collins’ ribbon cutting in Searsport

by Randy Billings August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

A group of demonstrators greeted Maine’s senior senator, but the event remained civil.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine oyster farmer’s bid to unseat Susan Collins immediately gains national attention

by Rachel Ohm August 21, 2025August 22, 2025

Graham Platner’s campaign has generated lots of media buzz, and he’s working with advisers who have strategized on unlikely wins for prominent Democrats including Zohran Mamdani and Sen. John Fetterman.