By Lauren McCauley | Editor
“Sen. Collins is like an arsonist who helped set the fire, and then she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out.” - Troy Jackson, on U.S. Sen Susan Collins’ vote against the One Big Beautiful Bill after supporting its advancement.
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson met for the first time on the debate stage on Oct. 6, 2026. (Screenshot courtesy of WGME-TV)
ELECTION 2026
By Emma Davis
Sharing the stage for the first time Tuesday night, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson directly blamed each other for Mainers’ struggles and called each other corrupt.
POLITICS
By Emma Davis
The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services’ Bureau of the Budget last week projected a structural gap in the general fund of $1.085 billion for the 2028-2029 biennium, the first two-year budget the next governor and Legislature will be tasked to craft.
ENERGY
By Kaitlyn Budion
CMP is seeking to increase its revenue by $189 million, and while that case is pending before the commission, the utility requested a temporary rate increase to provide $69.3 million.
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