The Press Herald, Maine Public, and NEWSCENTER Maine are partnering to host a debate series on the state’s most-watched elections.
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Ask the Senate candidates a question at our upcoming debate
The Press Herald, Maine Public Television and NEWS CENTER Maine are hosting a live debate with both candidates for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat on Oct. 15.
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Posted inLetters
Susan Collins is too close to Trump | Letter
Many of us in Maine have been wondering why the perpetually “concerned” Sen. Susan Collins continues to vote for right-wing activist judges and dangerously unqualified cabinet secretaries. In recent reporting, I think we have our answer: the killing of the investigation into Sen. Susan Collins’ alleged pay-to-play campaign corruption involving Martin Kao, the now-jailed former […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Troy Jackson needs to start running like there’s nothing to lose | Opinion
The time to be aggressive is now.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Why I’m out canvassing for Troy Jackson | Opinion
Working-class people deserve a shot at the American dream.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him
High gas prices, rising inflation and escalating trade wars have taken a toll on the industry.
Posted inNews, Politics
How Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are turning a mundane part of their jobs into a reelection pitch
Strategists in both parties still view Maine’s US Senate race as a tossup.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
It’s Maine’s turn to be concerned about Susan Collins | Editorial
The senator’s complacent response to open allegations of bribery sends voters a very clear and disrespectful message.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
The FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way
In 2024, the FBI sought to launch a sweeping pay-to-play investigation examining interactions between Sen. Susan Collins and a top donor, records and emails show.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins pans Trump administration’s plan to buy shock gloves for ICE agents
The 5-term incumbent was in Kittery on Friday kicking off a statewide bus tour of Maine that will be a centerpiece of her reelection campaign.