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The Latest Breaking News from Maine

Republicans blow $25,000 on campaign ads after confusing two US cities

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The Independent UK · 12h ago

Troy Jackson Holds a Narrow Lead Over Collins — But History and Money Could Change

Troy Jackson leads Sen. Susan Collins by 1 to 4 points in Maine's most-watched Senate race, but history and massive GOP spending make this a true tossup. (154 chars)

Latin Times · 12h ago

Susan Collins’s allies spent $25,000 attacking her rival in the Oregon version of Portland: ‘They can’t even find it on a map’

“Good luck convincing Mainers you know what’s best for them when you don’t know which Portland they live in,” blasted her Democratic rival.

Fortune · 14h ago

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Can America build warships fast enough to match China? Maine shipyard clears Pentagon test to build a second destroyer

The Pentagon has certified General Dynamics Bath Iron Works to construct a second guided-missile destroyer. This decision reflects improvements in production capability to meet naval demands. However, Congress must secure funding for actual construction of the second vessel. The U.S. aims to strengthen its naval capabilities in response to China's…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

Maine attic portrait believed to be Rembrandt sells for $1.41 million after $15,000 estimate

A portrait by the Dutch master Rembrandt was auctioned for $1.41 million after being discovered in Maine. The painting, titled Portrait of a Young Girl, remained in a farmhouse attic for decades. Auctioneer Kaja Veilleux identified its connection to Rembrandt during an estate visit. Experts suggest its true value could…

The Times of India · 20h ago

US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate

Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Is Susan Collins a "Teflon" candidate?

They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson

Salon · Oct 12

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Statement About Maine Lobster Industry as a Whole Can't Be Actionable Group Defamation

From today's First Circuit decision today in Bean Maine Lobster, Inc. v. Monterey Bay Aquarium Found., written by Judge Julie… The post Statement About Maine Lobster Industry as a Whole Can't Be Actionable Group Defamation appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Oct 9

These Are America's Most Expensive Senate Races: Where Republicans and Democrats Are Spending the Most

Maine leads the country in Senate advertising spending per voting-age resident, followed by Alaska.

International Business Times · Oct 9

Degree Earned At 88: US grandmother gets Maine degree decades late; family marks milestone

At 88, Joan Alexander achieved her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Maine, completing a journey that began in the late 1950s. Initially interrupted by pregnancy, her daughter Tracy’s efforts brought recognition to her mother’s earlier dedication. Their presence marked the May 2025 ceremony, where Alexander shared…

The Times of India · Oct 9

US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine

Candidates traded personal attacks, sparred over affordability, the economy and abortion win three closely watched US Senate debates on Thursday

The Guardian - US · Oct 9

Republicans Are Getting Grilled Over Trump's Tariffs

From Maine to Michigan, voters are fed up with tariffs and trade wars.

Reason · Oct 8

Susan Collins tells voters she’s ‘not exactly’ Trump’s favorite senator

Democrats are targeting the Maine seat to gain control of the Senate

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Maine woman, 96, retires after 60 years of reporting weather to NOAA

At 96, Arlene Cole retired after more than 60 years as a volunteer weather observer in Newcastle, Maine. Beginning in 1965, she recorded temperatures, rain and snow from her home and sent regular reports to NOAA and the National Weather Service. Her meticulous records now form a remarkable archive of…

The Times of India · Oct 7

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The Guardian - US · Oct 7

‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate

Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs

The Independent UK · Oct 5

The one GOP incumbent who’s poised to defy the odds in midterms bloodbath

ELECTIONS 2026: Susan Collins might be the one Republican who survives a GOP electoral bloodbath, Eric Garcia writes, defying the old saw, 'As goes Maine, so goes the nation'

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Maine woman grows record-breaking 170-pound zucchini, breaks North American and US records after 162-pound giant was disqualified over tiny split

A Maine woman has grown a 170-pound giant marrow zucchini, breaking both the North American and US records. Sarah Whitty’s previous 162.5-pound zucchini was disqualified last year after developing a tiny split. This year, she protected her surviving plant from a Nor’easter and heavy rain to finally claim the record.

International Business Times UK · Oct 4

'ICE Treats Protesters Like Criminals': ICE Weaponizes Palantir's Database Against Legal Observers

Newly unsealed court filings allege ICE agents in Maine photographed, profiled and intimidated people observing immigration arrests, using Palantir software and other federal databases.

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International Business Times UK · Oct 3

ICE Agents Reportedly Tagged Protest Observers as a 'Threat to Law Enforcement' in a Palantir Database

A proposed class action lawsuit alleges DHS agents profiled people observing ICE operations in Maine and entered information into Palantir's ICM system, claims the government disputes.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

In the shadow of WWII, Rockefeller poured millions into a Maine experiment that spent years asking a disturbing question: Could intelligence be bred?

In post-war America, the Rockefeller Foundation funded an ambitious experiment to study canine intelligence through selective breeding. More than 500 puppies from various breeds were observed to better understand their hereditary traits. Researchers found no evidence of a universally superior dog, as abilities varied significantly among individuals. Isolation experiments showed…

Salon · Oct 2

Gen Z chooses issues over parties

Young women stand out for their progressive views, but few in the generation are embracing the two-party system

The Times of India · Oct 1

Stephen King’s foundation helped heat Maine homes as radio fundraiser raised $241,820 for residents

In a generous act of support, Stephen King and Tabitha King donated $120,000 to a heating fundraiser aimed at aiding Maine families. This initiative, which garnered a total of $241,820, emerged in response to concerns regarding reduced federal assistance. Many households face the chilling threat of inadequate heating during the…

Roll Call · Oct 1

Vulnerable Republican senators stick with Trump on votes since 2025

The six Republicans who made CQ Roll Call’s latest list of the most vulnerable senators have been almost uniformly supportive of President Donald Trump’s priorities since his return to office. In fact, five of them – Ohio’s Jon Husted, Alaska’s Dan Sullivan, Kansas’ Roger Marshall, Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts and South…

Roll Call · Oct 1

Lame-duck effort brewing to protect NIH grantmaking

Senate appropriators from both parties are workshopping language that could be added to a spending bill to prevent the White House from exerting political influence on medical research grants. The provision would go into the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill that lawmakers hope to pass before stopgap funding expires Dec. 11. The senators, led by Appropriations Chair…

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

ICE got ‘quieter’ – then killed a father in Maine. Now watch groups are shifting their tactics too

ICE-watchers get creative after the killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, as Trump’s immigration crackdown takes a more secretive approach

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