House upholds veto of bill to let candidates put their nicknames on ballot

Rep. 'Billy Bob' Faulkingham, the bill's sponsor, says many voters in his district wouldn't recognize his given name.

Mary Schmich: Hey, stop telling us which Democratic candidate is ‘electable’

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Top Democratic lawmakers threaten to roll back BIW’s $45 million tax break

House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson suggest BIW it is not meeting job creation and wage requirements in a 2018 law, allegations that the shipyard disputes.

Mills releases bill to boost funds to Maine nursing homes

The governor had held the bill to boost pay of frontline workers over concerns that it might jeopardize federal Medicaid funding.

Maine Compass: Nation, Republican Party should allow the impeachment process to play out

For all of us, it is vital to uphold the rule of law; for the GOP, it is critical to resolve the issue in an election year.

Seven key questions to consider heading into tonight’s Democratic debate

Ten candidates seeking the party's presidential nomination will again take the stage Wednesday.

Lisa Savage: As U.S. senator, I’ll stand up to neo-McCarthyism, say ‘no’ to U.S. wars

Smear campaigns and déjà vu Russia-baiting for anyone who dares mention defense cuts won't stop me.

State Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more

At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their "Fighting for Maine" agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.

Democrats hopeful as they bring campaigns for U.S. Senate to rural Sangerville Grange

Gabbard fires back at Clinton suggestion she’s a favorite of Russia

In a series of tweets, the presidential candidate calls Hillary Clinton the 'personification of the rot that has sickened the Democratic Party for so long.'