Graham Platner's chances of beating Susan Collins dealt blow in Maine—Poll

A new poll showed GOP Senator Collins with a lead over Platner in the Maine Senate race, viewed as a must-win for Democrats.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say

Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year.
Central Maine

Will new health fund help Maine’s rural hospitals stay open? Experts say it’s unclear

Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.

Maine Sens. Angus King, Susan Collins played key roles in crafting a deal to break the impasse

The Senate passed the legislation late Monday night, likely leading to the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history with a few days.

Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests

The Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with high stakes

Mainers protest outside office of Sen. Collins following vote to reopen the government without ACA funds

Demonstrators say they are worried about the impact higher insurance premiums would have on thousands of Mainers.
Maine Public

Sens. King and Collins help to negotiate potential deal to end government shutdown

King joined seven Democrats to give Republicans the 60 votes they needed to advance the bill. But most Democrats voted against the proposal because it does not guarantee Congress will extend the health care subsidies that have been at the center of the shutdown fight.
Central Maine

Enrollment at Job Corps centers to resume in Maine

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King pushed back this summer against the Trump administration's pausing of operations at nearly 100 Job Corps sites across the country.
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