In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time

The televised debate in Maine's closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.

Feds to pay Maine lobstermen $50 million to offset trade war losses

Maine lobstermen are eligible for up to $250,000 each as part of a $527 million fishing industry bailout to help offset the impact of China's retaliatory tariffs.

PAC spending on tires, clothing spurs complaint against state Republican leader

But it is unclear how the Maine Ethics Commission will come down on the complaint because rules governing political action committees are different than those for Clean Elections candidates.

Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event

The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.

Gideon calls for Medicare ‘public option’ as part of health care platform

Health care has again emerged as a top priority in this election cycle, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S.

Despite trade deal, U.S. lobster exports to China are down in 2020

China vowed to buy more U.S. lobsters, but year-to-date sales are 23 percent lower than in 2019.

Auburn Democrats to meet Aug. 20 via Zoom

Maine leaders urge Congress to end gridlock on COVID-19 relief package

Maine progressive leaders and Democratic lawmakers held a virtual news conference Friday to stress the need for another infusion of federal funds.

Gideon unveils climate policies in her bid for U.S. Senate

The Democrat's climate agenda includes supporting the U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and requiring electric utilities to obtain some energy from renewable sources.

Trump tweets endorsement of Republican Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District race

The veteran lawmaker from Lisbon won a three-way primary last month and is challenging first-term incumbent Democrat Jared Golden.