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Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries

Election 2020

Maine US Senate race

Susan Collins poised to win 5th term after opening wide lead on Sara Gideon

Susan Collins poised to win 5th term after opening wide lead on Sara Gideon

by Jessica Piper November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

The record spending in Maine’s 2020 Senate race could be a sign of things to come

After her failed Senate bid, Sara Gideon still has $14 million in leftover campaign cash

Democratic dark-money network put $4M into early anti-Susan Collins effort

The story behind Susan Collins’ comeback to win a historic 5th term

Fake news has no place in campaign ads

Here’s our full coverage of the 2020 Maine US Senate race

Here’s our full coverage of the 2020 Maine US Senate race

Maine’s 2nd District race

Democrat Jared Golden wins 2nd term in Maine’s 2nd District

Democrat Jared Golden wins 2nd term in Maine’s 2nd District

by Caitlin Andrews November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

Jared Golden won. His DC roommate lost. He says Democrats must show independence.

Hearty helpings of crow pie on menu after 2020 election

Mainers should be prepared for some delayed election counts

When we profiled 4 undecided voters, Maine campaigns tried to woo them

Predictions after a seance with the political spirits

See more coverage of the 2020 2nd Congressional District race

See more coverage of the 2020 2nd Congressional District race

Local race results

Maine Democrats oust top GOP lawmaker as Republicans erode House majority in mixed election

Maine Democrats oust top GOP lawmaker as Republicans erode House majority in mixed election

by Caitlin Andrews, Michael Shepherd and Jessica Piper November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Bangor voters choose 6 for local office, approve $2.7M sports facility bond

Bangor voters choose 6 for local office, approve $2.7M sports facility bond

by Charles Eichacker November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

Portland boosts minimum wage to $15 as it passes wave of progressive policies

Portland boosts minimum wage to $15 as it passes wave of progressive policies

by Nick Schroeder November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

4th time’s a charm for Ellsworth City Council candidate

4th time’s a charm for Ellsworth City Council candidate

by Bill Trotter November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Rockland voters approve hiking minimum wage to $15

Rockland voters approve hiking minimum wage to $15

by Lauren Abbate November 4, 2020August 20, 2021

Old Town chooses 2 newcomers and 2 incumbents for city council

Old Town chooses 2 newcomers and 2 incumbents for city council

by Nina Mahaleris November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Presidential race coverage

Trump’s about-face in Minnesota after Pretti’s death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts

Trump’s about-face in Minnesota after Pretti’s death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts

The president has yet to speak directly to the nation about the deaths of Pretti andRenee Good, another U.S. citizen who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this month.

by The Associated Press January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Maine congressional delegation must do more to rein in Donald Trump

Editorials

The US Senate must end ICE’s reign of terror

Politics

Janet Mills demands Donald Trump withdraw ICE from Maine after another Minnesota shooting

Letters

Letter: Renee Good shooting shows Trump is not making America great again

Letters

Letter: Congress needs to stop Donald Trump

More election coverage

Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’

Washington

Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after his presidential win

Elections

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after his presidential win

November 8, 2024November 12, 2024

Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss

Nation

Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss

November 3, 2024November 4, 2024

Bruce Poliquin won’t say whether Joe Biden legitimately won 2020 election

Politics

Bruce Poliquin won’t say whether Joe Biden legitimately won 2020 election

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Maine Republicans take risk in running hard against an unpopular Joe Biden

Politics

Maine Republicans take risk in running hard against an unpopular Joe Biden

March 7, 2022

Judge orders Maine to reenroll Libertarians removed from their party

Politics

Judge orders Maine to reenroll Libertarians removed from their party

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

FBI investigating alleged illegal donations to support Susan Collins in 2020

Politics

FBI investigating alleged illegal donations to support Susan Collins in 2020

May 18, 2021May 19, 2021

Sara Gideon still has $11M left over from her failed bid to unseat Susan Collins

Sara Gideon still has $11M left over from her failed bid to unseat Susan Collins

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

Sara Gideon gives chunk of leftover campaign cash to Democratic groups

Politics

Sara Gideon gives chunk of leftover campaign cash to Democratic groups

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

A Maine town will recount 2020 election votes after omitting 240 absentee ballots

Bangor

A Maine town will recount 2020 election votes after omitting 240 absentee ballots

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

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