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Jon Treacy: As U.S. senator, I can help make government work for all Mainers

by Jon Treacy October 8, 2019December 27, 2019

Like Susan Collins, too many in politics are siding with power and wealth. It’s time to restore freedom, fairness and opportunity for all.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine delegation members call Syria withdrawal ‘harmful mistake,’ ‘terribly unwise’

by Kevin Miller October 7, 2019December 27, 2019

The criticism echoes bipartisan condemnation from other members of Congress.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Green Independent Party candidate explores run against Sen. Collins

by Kevin Miller October 7, 2019December 27, 2019

Teacher and activist Lisa Savage is the latest potential contender in what is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched U.S. Senate races in 2020.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Where will Maine go on impeachment?

by Jim Fossel October 6, 2019December 27, 2019

Although it’s a small state, it could play a big role in the national drama.

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Rep. Golden, in the middle on impeachment, frustrating both sides

by Scott Thistle October 6, 2019December 27, 2019

The first-term Democrat from District 2 will face a Republican-led rally at his Lewiston office this week.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Compass: Collins’ vote to confirm Kavanaugh represented best hope to preserve Roe

by Stephen Diamond October 4, 2019December 27, 2019

With the GOP poised to increase its Senate majority around the time of the vote, Kavanaugh’s rejection would have paved the way for a nominee more hostile to the right to choose.

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Republicans once critical of Collins now circle wagons around her

by Scott Thistle September 30, 2019December 27, 2019

The senator used to endure blistering criticism from leading Maine Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, who is now singing her praises.

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Maine delegation members say whistleblower complaint heightens concerns

by Kevin Miller September 26, 2019December 27, 2019

Two members of the state’s congressional delegation participated in closed-door briefings with the director of national intelligence and the inspector general of the country’s intelligence agencies.