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Susan Collins no longer Maine's Houdini

The senator cannot make her role as Donald Trump's enabler disappear

Salon · Sep 29

Jon Stewart shreds ‘criminally naive’ GOP senator Susan Collins with Charlie Brown meme

Collins is running for re-election in Maine, in a race Democrats will likely need to retake the Senate

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Three deaths, three states, 24 hours: one day in ICE’s quiet but ‘gruesome’ surge

These men in Maine, Georgia and Florida shared no ties – until they became casualties in Trump’s anti-immigration campaign

The Guardian - US · Sep 29

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Senators press administration for answers on broadband funds

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing the Commerce Department to release long-delayed guidance for states seeking to use remaining funds from a $42 billion broadband grant program. In a letter first shared with CQ Roll Call, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., with Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine; Angus King,…

Roll Call · Sep 29

Why ICE Is Becoming a Midterm Problem for Republicans: What Kansas, Maine and a 53% Poll Reveal

Kansas beef plants, a Maine candidate's family case and new polls show why Republicans in tight races are questioning ICE before November.

Latin Times · Sep 28

In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin

Percival P. Baxter dedicated over thirty years of his life to creating Baxter State Park in Maine, now one of North America's largest state parks. His vision was to maintain the land's natural beauty, thwarting industrial encroachment and promoting sustainable forestry. Though he passed away in 1969, his legacy endures…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Alaska has the shortest workweek in America, but it isn’t close to No. 1 for work-life balance; these US states are the best and worst for work-life balance in 2026

Work-life balance: Remote’s 2025 Life-Work Balance Index compares all 50 states using factors such as average work hours, happiness, statutory leave and public safety. Maine ranks first with a score of 69.62, followed by Washington and Illinois, while Louisiana ranks last at 25.01. Alaska offers an interesting contrast.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

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10 States Where Property Tax Relief for Older Homeowners Is Worth Rechecking Before Year-End

Property taxes can quietly become one of retirement’s biggest housing expenses, particularly when a home’s value rises faster than household income. The good news is...

Saving Advice · Sep 27

US Nor’easter batters East Coast, cancels over 400 flights, leaves 100,000 without power

A strong nor’easter hitting the US East Coast from Washington, DC, to Maine this weekend forced airlines to cancel over 400 flights and left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power at one point on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 27

Maine’s famous red hot dogs have ditched the dyes and are being colored by crushed bugs instead

The bright red franks were formerly colored using Red Dye 3

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Lottery Privacy Court Fight: Maine winner sues over NDA breach; family disclosures contested

A man who bagged a staggering $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot is now embroiled in a legal clash. He claims that the mother of his child revealed confidential information about his winnings to relatives. Despite his efforts to keep his identity sealed with a non-disclosure agreement, tensions have escalated. Both…

The Times of India · Sep 25

At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With 40 days to go before Election Day, some Republicans are…

Roll Call · Sep 24

In an ironic twist, Donald Trump-endorsed GOP running candidate feels betrayed after his family faces deportation under his policies: ‘That’s not right’

A change from hardline to inconsistent.

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

Republican Who Backs Trump's Immigration Crackdown Reportedly Begs for Relative Not To Be Deported

Former Maine governor Paul LePage has asked federal officials to stop the deportation of his son's father-in-law, saying the man legally holds a work permit.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

Republican who backs Trump’s immigration crackdown begs for his relative to not be deported

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage says his son’s father-in-law holds a valid work authorization permit and resides in the US legally

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Democrats accuse Susan Collins of corruption after bombshell ‘pay-to-play’ report

Republican senator calls bribery allegation ‘categorically false’ as ProPublica reports Trump derailed FBI inquiry

Latin Times · Sep 23

ICE Crackdown Hits Home for Republican Paul LePage: Former Maine Governor Says Family Member With Work Permit Faces Deportation

Former Republican Governor Paul LePage Says ICE Is Deporting His Relative Despite Valid Work Permit The Maine congressional candidate, who has supported tougher immigration enforcement, says his family member is facing deportation and argues that ICE should prioritize gang members and people convicted of crimes.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats

The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate…

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Salon · Sep 23

Trump blocked FBI's probe of Collins

The FBI sought to launch a pay-to-play investigation examining interactions between Collins and a top donor

Roll Call · Sep 22

Rating changes: A dozen more races move toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — Another week and another batch of races has shifted toward Democrats in the latest ratings by Inside Elections. With six weeks to go before Election Day, we’re still anticipating a typical midterm election in which the president’s party loses seats in Congress. The big question is how many…

The Times of India · Sep 22

2011 Speed Record Hike: Jennifer Pharr Davis walks to all-gender AT mark; reshapes ultra-endurance

In 2011, North Carolina hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis completed the Appalachian Trail in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes, setting a new overall speed record. Starting at Mount Katahdin in Maine and finishing at Springer Mountain in Georgia, she covered about 2,180 miles through 14 states, relying on sustained…

Roll Call · Sep 21

Golden breaks Democratic ranks to support Lawler’s reelection bid

New York Republican Mike Lawler, one of the most vulnerable members of the House, picked up a notable endorsement Monday from retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine. In an op-ed for The Journal News, Golden pointed to the pair’s work on several bills, including one that would extend a…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Carson bought a Maine cottage in 1952, studied tidal pools, wrote Silent Spring

In 1952, American biologist and writer Rachel Carson resigned from her government job and bought a cottage in Southport, Maine, where she began original research on tidal pool ecosystems. Six years later, in 1958, she began work on what would become her most famous book, Silent Spring, published in 1962.…

The Times of India · Sep 19

After a century, Maine's Penobscot Nation gets 11,297 acres back; $32.5M effort targets 30,000+

Maine forest land returns to Penobscot Nation in September 2026. This marks the first phase of restoring over thirty thousand acres of homeland. The project began in 2023 with a fundraising goal of thirty-two point five million dollars. Currently, twenty point seven million dollars has been raised for the ongoing…

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Canvasser for Republican Senate candidate swipes package from porch in Maine

A canvasser for a Republican Senate candidate was captured on doorbell camera stealing a package while knocking on doors in Maine.

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