A journalist since 1987, Steve Collins has worked for daily newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Maine. He has served as the State House reporter for the Sun Journal since 2016. Among his awards are the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2016 Ethics in Journalism Award and the I.F. Stone Whistle-Blower Award in 2015. Collins is a founder and board president of Youth Journalism International, a charity that teaches students around the globe about news writing, media literacy and issues of the day. His wife, Jackie Majerus-Collins, serves as its executive director. Born in Massachusetts, he grew up in a military family that took him to Norway, Ohio and Virginia, where he earned a degree in history from the University of Virginia. He and Jackie live in Auburn. They have two adult children, two collies and not enough time.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Rep. Jared Golden backs 2 constitutional amendments
The Democrat is seeking term limits and an amendment that would require a supermajority to pass almost all bills before the Senate.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2025
Jared Golden received a holiday bomb threat at his home
The Capitol Police say threats to members of Congress are on the rise and require more effort to protect them outside of Washington.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2024
Bates College will no longer hire students to model nude
Life drawing courses have relied on student models since 1997, but will no longer.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2024
‘Year of Togo’ will draw attention to a legendary Maine sled dog
Next month, Togo’s Maine descendants will retrace his famous, life-saving race across Alaska to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2024
Push on to make the heirs of famous sled dog Togo, a Maine retiree, the official state dog
On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2024
History and culture museum begins work on a new home in Lewiston
Maine MILL’s long-awaited project is underway with plans to open in 2026.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2024
Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success
Maine Democrat’s win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2024
How Margaret Chase Smith derailed actor Jimmy Stewart’s rise to Air Force general
The ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn’t think he earned it.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Bates College experts say 2024 election results offer mixed picture, potential changes
Two Bates College professors offered their views on what to make of this month’s election during Thursday’s Great Falls Forum.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House
Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.
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