Thanks to mail-in voting, our state’s primary went smoothly, but Maine – and the nation – are running out of time to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Senate bill would only prolong pain caused by virus
It is more clear than ever that putting economic activity ahead of public health gets us nowhere.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses
Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Patients need to see health care prices to shop for better value
Maine’s U.S. senators must include price transparency in the new coronavirus relief bill.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Fundraising in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race tops $41 million
Democrat Sara Gideon continues to have an advantage over Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but is spending money faster than the incumbent.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Gideon cruises to victory in Democratic primary, moves on to high-stakes race for Senate
The Maine House speaker will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: How to handle a demagogue
Joe McCarthy was infamous. But Republicans stuck with him – just as they have with Donald Trump.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party’s nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary
This election year voters can request absentee ballots up until Election Day.