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Maine Politics

Trump adviser hounded by angry neighbors after he bought home on liberal island off Maine coast MailOnline19:26Maine

Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For residents of Maine town, it's more complicated ABC News12:08Maine

Maine attorney general files lawsuit against 'big oil' over fossil fuels Just The News22:53Maine US US Politics

Maine lawmakers to choose between at least 3 attorney general candidates Maine Public22:39Maine Republicans Maine Crime

Donald Trump Jr buys 3,900 acres Maine hunting land from Republican who lost election The Times of India13:30Jared Golden Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump

Donald Trump Jr. buys Maine hunting land from Austin Theriault’s family Bangor Daily News, Maine17:27Jared Golden Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump

Mills announces new Maine climate action plan Maine Public23:28Janet Mills Maine Weather Maine

What Donald Trump’s plan for heavy tariffs means for Maine-Canada trade Bangor Daily News, Maine06:00Maine Business Maine

How Democrats could ‘Trump-proof’ Maine laws Bangor Daily News, Maine06:25Maine Business Maine

Deal to advance Biden's judicial picks stalls confirmation of Maine judge to U.S. appeals court Maine Public19:49Maine Crime Maine US Senate

Donald Trump’s allies are looking for Maine’s next top federal prosecutor Bangor Daily News, Maine06:20Maine Crime Maine US Senate

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote NBC Miami21:36Maine

One vote tips Maine House race to Republican lawmaker accused of choking his wife Maine Public21:26Maine

Trump’s immigration strategy could jeopardize the migrant labor Maine farms rely on Bangor Daily News, Maine06:20Maine World Migration

Immigration advocates in Maine brace for sweeping changes under Trump Maine Public21:38Maine World Migration

Susan Collins poised to take over powerful Senate budget-writing committee next year Maine Public01:15Susan Collins Maine US Senate

Maine Republican Susan Collins plans to run for sixth term in U.S. Senate Just The News13:38Susan Collins Maine US Senate

Latest News

In the last 10 minutes

Maine school districts may have to pay back grants if they don’t use failing electric school buses Just The News18:13

In the last 2 hours

Governor Mills Announces Applications for Second Round of Storm Relief Funding for Small Businesses Now Open Maine Governor (Press Release)16:26

Yesterday

Hand recount to begin in Maine's 2nd Congressional District race Maine Public11:39 2-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Governor Mills Announces Nearly $3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Strengthen Sales of Maine Made… Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Kennebunkport Upgrades Causeway Using Infrastructure Funding Awarded Through Governor Mills Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruiling Overturning Chevron Doctrine Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Celebrates Opening of Bjorn Career & Technical Education Center at Mt. Blue Middle School Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces $2.4 Million in Grants to 54 Maine Communities to Help Prepare for Climate Effects, Improve… Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Federal Approval of Maine’s Plan to Invest Historic Broadband Infrastructure Funding Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Expansion of New High-Speed Electric Vehicle Chargers in 17 Locations Across Maine Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Proclaims June as Maine Dairy Month Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Federal Government Grants State of Maine’s Request for Lease to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Research Array Site Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces President Biden’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for April Nor’easter Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Acting Commissioner for Maine Department of Health and Human Services Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Janet Mills Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Memorial Day Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Major Expansion of Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Launch of Maine Funding Network to Help Maine Businesses Explore & Secure Financing Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order to Establish Commission on Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills and Treasurer Beck Encourage Maine People to Claim Outstanding Relief Payments Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Opening of Storm Relief Funding Applications for Small Businesses and Municipalities Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces 16 Percent Decline in Fatal Drug Overdoses in Maine in 2023, Among Nation’s Largest Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills & Treasurer Beck Announce Moody’s Has Upgraded Maine’s Credit Issuer Rating to Aa1 - Subsequently… Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Tomorrow in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Thanks Lawmakers for Service Following Legislature’s Adjournment Sine Die Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Applications for Funding to Help Working Waterfront Properties Rebuild from Winter Storms Maine Governor (Press Release)05:59 30-Nov-24

Maine attorney general files lawsuit against 'big oil' over fossil fuels Just The News22:53 27-Nov-24

Maine lawmakers to choose between at least 3 attorney general candidates Maine Public22:39 27-Nov-24

Maine becomes the latest state to sue oil companies over climate change Boston Globe21:25 27-Nov-24

Trump adviser hounded by angry neighbors after he bought home on liberal island off Maine coast MailOnline19:26 27-Nov-24

“Ranked-choice voting continues to work in Alaska. It would everywhere else, too.” Election Law (Weblog)15:36 27-Nov-24

Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For residents of Maine town, it's more complicated ABC News12:08 27-Nov-24

What Donald Trump’s plan for heavy tariffs means for Maine-Canada trade Bangor Daily News, Maine06:00 27-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Settlement of U.S. DOJ Lawsuit Maine Governor (Press Release)15:48 26-Nov-24

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Files Suit Against Fossil Fuel Companies for Deceiving Mainers about Climate Change Office of the Maine Attorney General (Press Release)14:40 26-Nov-24

Donald Trump Jr buys 3,900 acres Maine hunting land from Republican who lost election The Times of India13:30 26-Nov-24

In the last month

Donald Trump Jr. buys 3,900 acres in Maine from family of defeated Republican congressional… Boston Globe20:16 25-Nov-24

Donald Trump Jr. buys Maine hunting land from Austin Theriault’s family Bangor Daily News, Maine17:27 23-Nov-24

Susan Collins poised to take over powerful Senate budget-writing committee next year Maine Public01:15 23-Nov-24

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote NBC Miami21:36 22-Nov-24

Deal to advance Biden's judicial picks stalls confirmation of Maine judge to U.S. appeals court Maine Public19:49 22-Nov-24

Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees Portland Press Herald, Maine16:02 22-Nov-24

Mills announces new Maine climate action plan Maine Public23:28 21-Nov-24

One vote tips Maine House race to Republican lawmaker accused of choking his wife Maine Public21:26 21-Nov-24

Maine Climate Council Releases Updated 2024 Action Plan Maine Governor (Press Release)20:17 21-Nov-24

Trump’s immigration strategy could jeopardize the migrant labor Maine farms rely on Bangor Daily News, Maine06:20 21-Nov-24

Donald Trump’s allies are looking for Maine’s next top federal prosecutor Bangor Daily News, Maine06:20 21-Nov-24

Immigration advocates in Maine brace for sweeping changes under Trump Maine Public21:38 19-Nov-24

Maine Democrats win two legislative recounts — with nine more to go Maine Public11:37 19-Nov-24

Will Maine police help carry out Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans? Bangor Daily News, Maine06:01 19-Nov-24

Golden will hold on to win US House seat in Maine, the AP projects Boston Globe19:25 18-Nov-24

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden wins through Maine’s ranked choice voting ABC News11:45 16-Nov-24

Rep. Jared Golden comes out ahead through Maine’s ranked choice voting, but there may be a… The Washington Times01:33 16-Nov-24

Golden wins ranked-choice runoff in Maine's 2nd Congressional District Maine Public00:25 16-Nov-24

Ocean wind power supporters ponder future in Maine after Trump win Maine Public21:18 15-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces Retirement of Commissioner Anne Head, Announces Intent to Nominate Deputy Commissioner Joan… Maine Governor (Press Release)14:14 15-Nov-24

Maine Republican Susan Collins plans to run for sixth term in U.S. Senate Just The News13:38 15-Nov-24

How Democrats could ‘Trump-proof’ Maine laws Bangor Daily News, Maine06:25 15-Nov-24

Maine House Democrats nominate Speaker of the House WABI TV 517:44 14-Nov-24

Conservative Group Seeks to Put Voter ID Requirement on Maine’s Ballot in 2025 Democracy Docket16:33 14-Nov-24

Advocates bullish on Maine's housing goals in face of any potential changes from Trump Maine Public22:07 13-Nov-24

Transgender support groups in Maine see spike in contacts after election Maine Public21:51 13-Nov-24

Maine elections chief who drew Trump's ire narrates House tabulations in livestream MailOnline17:19 13-Nov-24

Gun rights advocates file lawsuit against Maine's 3-day waiting period law for firearm purchases Maine Public16:48 13-Nov-24

Governor Mills Announces $7 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants for Maine Technology Companies Maine Governor (Press Release)15:45 13-Nov-24

Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work? Boston Globe20:59 12-Nov-24

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Successful Prosecution of Portland Woman in Million Dollar Investment Fraud… Office of the Maine Attorney General (Press Release)16:37 12-Nov-24

Ballot scanning to begin for ranked-choice runoff in Maine's 2nd District Maine Public10:14 12-Nov-24

How Democrats won Senate seats in states that Trump carried FiveThirtyEight20:14 11-Nov-24

Trey Stewart named Senate Republican Leader WAGM18:08 11-Nov-24

Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance The Maine Monitor11:06 10-Nov-24

Teenage whistleblower beats hospital's defamation threat, expands free speech in Maine Just The News10:47 10-Nov-24

Ranked voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday The Washington Times19:15 9-Nov-24

Maine Senate Democrats elect all-female leadership team Maine Public23:17 8-Nov-24

Maine House and Senate Republicans elect leadership for the 132nd Legislature WABI TV 522:03 8-Nov-24

Maine Senate Republicans elect leadership team for the 132nd Legislature WAGM21:31 8-Nov-24

Maine House Republicans elect leadership team WABI TV 520:31 8-Nov-24

Maine’s top House Republican keeps job after heated closed-door debate Bangor Daily News, Maine19:02 8-Nov-24

Tight Maine House race between Golden and Theriault moves to ranked voting with no decisive… The Washington Times18:19 8-Nov-24

Democrats elect leadership after retaining control of the Maine Senate WABI TV 516:35 8-Nov-24

Toss-up Maine House race moves to ranked-choice tabulation with Golden, Theriault separated by… Fox News15:59 8-Nov-24

Ranked voting will determine the winner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District The Washington Times15:46 8-Nov-24

Maine Second Congressional District race headed for a runoff Boston Globe13:00 8-Nov-24

Recount requested in Maine's 2nd Congressional District race as results show razor-thin margin Maine Public23:12 7-Nov-24

It appears that voters have approved Maine's referendum on preserving historic buildings Maine Public22:41 7-Nov-24

Independent Sen. Angus King turns back 3 challengers to win in Maine The Washington Times17:35 7-Nov-24

Maine Election News Maine Public12:00 7-Nov-24

Democrats hold Maine Legislature, but recounts are coming in the House Bangor Daily News, Maine01:50 7-Nov-24

Jared Golden declares victory in Maine's 2nd District, but a potential recount looms Maine Public20:23 6-Nov-24

Why some voters in Maine’s second district gave Trump his lone electoral vote from New England Boston Globe19:49 6-Nov-24

Mainers reject proposal to resurrect the state’s original flag Boston Globe19:29 6-Nov-24

Maine voters approve $30 million trails bond Maine Public19:21 6-Nov-24

Winner of pivotal 2nd Congressional District race in Maine still being determined Boston Globe16:26 6-Nov-24

Early results show Mainers rejecting referendum to change the state flag Maine Public15:17 6-Nov-24

Maine's Civic Health Maine Public12:03 6-Nov-24

Maine voters overwhelmingly pass election spending limits Maine Public11:33 6-Nov-24

Kamala Harris wins Maine by small margin over Donald Trump Bangor Daily News, Maine08:53 6-Nov-24

Trump Wins Maine's 2nd District, Giving Him 1 More Electoral Vote NewsMax06:10 6-Nov-24

Jared Golden, Austin Theriault settle in for long wait in Maine's 2nd District race Maine Public05:36 6-Nov-24

Donald Trump wins Maine’s 2nd District for the 3rd straight election Bangor Daily News, Maine05:08 6-Nov-24

Chellie Pingree declares victory in 1st Congressional District Maine Public04:06 6-Nov-24

Moderate Democrat and Marine veteran wins re-election in Trump leaning congressional district Fox News13:00 5-Nov-24

Maine and the nation head to the polls as Election Day finally arrives Maine Public11:08 5-Nov-24

Who donated to Jared Golden and Austin Theriault? The Maine Monitor00:08 5-Nov-24

Here’s what to expect in Maine on Election Day The Maine Monitor12:04 4-Nov-24

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Latest politics news in Maine including updates on local, state and federal legislature, gun laws, public utilities, infrastructure, and more.

Maine is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Maine is represented by two U.S. Senators and two U.S. Representatives. Sen. Susan Collins is a Republican whilst Sen. Angus King is an independent. Of the two Representatives, both are Democrats. Maine has a Democrat governor, Janet T. Mills, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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