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Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes

by Randy Billings May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.

Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins discloses medical condition

by Drew Johnson May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Maine’s 5-term senator says she has had a benign essential tremor throughout her career in the Senate and that it does not impact her work.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Graham Platner raised $1.5 million in week after Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign

by Randy Billings May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The political newcomer’s haul is his best week of fundraising yet.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

In race between Susan Collins and Graham Platner, where do moderates turn?

by Randy Billings May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Some supporters of Janet Mills are slow to warm to the near-certain Democratic nominee for Senate.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race

by Rachel Ohm May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Maine voters have a new race to focus on — at least for now.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Graham Platner or Susan Collins? Maine has never had a choice like this.

by Rachel Estabrook May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

The unusual nature of this race will bring national money and attention to Maine. Political analysts say the candidates are the perfect contrast in styles.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Live updates: Platner vs. Collins Senate race starts to take shape after Mills’ exit

by Staff report May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Both the Republican senator and the Democratic candidate made appearances in southern Maine on Friday morning, a day after the governor ended her campaign.