Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more

At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their "Fighting for Maine" agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.

Democrats hopeful as they bring campaigns for U.S. Senate to rural Sangerville Grange

Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda

Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they'll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers' rights.

Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020

They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ends his campaign for president

DeBlasio's exit further winnows the extensive Democratic field.

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.

Protesters greet Collins before fundraiser at Mount Desert Island home

The event was held at the Northeast Harbor home of a man known for advising President Trump on his judicial nominations.

Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020

NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily's List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.

Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax

The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.

New law to make Maine first state with paid sick time that covers more than getting sick

The law, effective Jan. 1, 2021, will require businesses with 10 or more employees to give their workers as much 40 hours of paid time yearly for illness or family emergencies.