Maine

Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race

Likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues, but they favor Collins's ability to steer federal dollars to the state.

Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

The former president told voters he is "proud to be on board" the Democrats' campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Susan Collins faces her biggest test yet

The Maine senator is used to tough reelection campaigns.

Maine Dem Troy Jackson Dodges Simple Question On Ties To Radical Socialist Group

During Tuesday night's opening debate of Maine's pivotal U.S. Senate race, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson found himself backed into a corner over his ties to…

In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump - but spar over how

In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies - while Democrat Troy Jackson a…

'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. Susan Collins, the Republican senator for…

Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson

The debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.

What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms

Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm el…

How would Susan Collins approach a new Supreme Court vacancy?

The Maine senator's vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 is still an issue as she seeks reelection.

ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Database

DHS agents not only tracked and intimidated people observing ICE activity in Maine, but stored information about them in a Palantir-built database, newly unsea…

Editor Daily Rundown: Man Attempts To Plow Jeep Into Maine Wire Reporter

We have the entire chilling interaction on camera

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. Most of the ti…

Dem Apologizes After Saying Maine Jews Reject 'Genocide' Label 'Only Because They're Jewish'

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is apologizing for comments about Jewish Mainers after saying it was "unfortunate" that some of them refuse to des…

Maine Democrat who rejects special interests previously ran PAC that courted them

Troy Jackson is challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a pivotal contest that has been dominated by campaign finance issues.

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 the latest phase of Trump's anti-immigration campaign. Gone in 90 seco…

'It's just getting worse': anger in Maine over Trump's trade war with close neighbor Canada

President's tariffs have hurt fishers, loggers and others in a state with deep bonds to Canada - will voters show their displeasure in the midterms?It was an i…

A past FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins's campaign message in Maine

News of a probe involving political contributions and federal contracts has some in a shipyard town raising questions about her influence.

As goes Maine, so goes the Senate

The Senate race there could herald the end of split districts nationally - or, just possibly, a resurgence

NRSC Chair Tim Scott leaves Georgia, North Carolina off his list of top Senate targets

He told Senate Republicans Wednesday that the campaign arm will focus money on other targets including Maine, Ohio, Michigan, Alaska, Texas and New Hampshire.

Republican who backs immigration crackdown says his family member shouldn't be deported

Former Maine governor Paul LePage, who is running for a House seat, said his son's father-in-law faces deportation.

Why It Seems Like Great White Sharks Are Overrunning Maine

While a bunch of sharks cruising the Maine coast may seem ominous, it's actually a sign of a conservation success story.

Elon Musk-backed super PAC spends $800,000 to back GOP midterm candidates

Elon Musk's super PAC disclosed over $800,000 in spending last month to support Republican Senate and House candidates in competitive races, with the bulk in T…

Maine's high court gives father final say over daughter's church attendance

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a father's authority over his daughter's attendance at an evangelical church after a pastor singled him out by name.

Susan Collins on Trump, tariffs and her fight for Maine

Lindsay Clancy's future could rest with 'prosecution doctors' as case echoes infamous Maine killings: expert

Lindsay Clancy's murder jury ended a third day without a verdict as deliberations continue in the Massachusetts trial over her children's deaths.

Shark sightings surge along southern Maine coast as experts explain what's driving the spike

According to researchers, white shark sightings are up this year, but it may be due to good beach weather and more people actively seeking them out.

Maine meteorologist suffers giggle attack on live TV after prank backfires spectacularly

Patrick Osborn struggled to finish his WABI weather report after a prank involving Charlie Brown audio sent him into a fit of laughter.

Susan Collins agrees to four debates ahead of Senate election in Maine

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has accepted invitations to four debates ahead of November's election in a state that has become crucial to each party's potential…

Planned Parenthood to spend more than $600,000 against Susan Collins in Maine

The ad buy, which will focus on the senator's vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, is the largest investment from Planned Parenthood Votes in any state…

Graham Platner to speak at Maine rally in return to public eye

The Labor Day event, where he is slated to discuss the role of unions, will follow the scandal-hit former candidate's withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race in J…