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Politics

Published
September 4, 2019

Jared Golden vows to remain neutral in Susan Collins’ US Senate race

Maine's 2nd District Democratic congressman said Wednesday he won't take sides in the heated 2020 Senate race so he can preserve personal relationships important to serving Maine in Washington.
Published
September 3, 2019

Here’s why Bernie Sanders was disinvited to speak in Portland on Monday

The Democratic presidential candidate declined to attend the Southern Maine Labor Council's Labor Day breakfast after being told that national union rules prohibited him from speaking.
Published
September 3, 2019

Cory Booker is the next Democratic candidate planning campaign stop in Maine

The U.S. senator from New Jersey is scheduled to visit Portland for a cocktail hour reception and fundraiser on Saturday.
Published
September 1, 2019

Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop

The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.
Published
September 1, 2019

Final push begins for ‘people’s veto’ referendums in Maine

Organizers who want to undo the Death With Dignity Act, restore religious exemptions for vaccines, and stop taxpayer funding for abortions through Medicaid are seeking petition signatures.

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Published
September 1, 2019

The GOP attack on American unions could cost Democrats the 2020 election

Labor has less to spend on campaign messaging because laws in key states let workers skip fees.
Published
August 29, 2019

Conservative group pushing Mills to veto bill for ranked-choice primary

The Maine Heritage Policy Center sends the governor a letter making its case against legislation to extend the state's ranked-choice voting system to the presidential primary in March.
Published
August 28, 2019

Bernie Sanders to stump in Maine on Sunday and Monday

The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate will be in Portland for a Sunday night rally and a meeting with union workers on Labor Day.
Published
August 28, 2019

Trump pushes for border fence, says he’d pardon aides worried about wrongdoing

A White House request to divert $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds to the barrier project is expected to be approved in coming weeks.
Published
August 27, 2019

Uncertainty lingers over ranked-choice presidential primary, despite Senate passage

Gov. Janet Mills hasn't committed to signing the bill, it's unclear how the $100,000 cost would be funded, and party officials have discretion to interpret voting results when delegates are assigned to national conventions.