What we’re monitoring: 132nd Legislature • Local Government • State Government • Federal Government
Janet Mills announces bid for Senate
Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday she plans to run for Susan Collins’ Senate seat, a recruitment win for national Democrats.
Gov. Mills will challenge Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
Democrats see Maine as an important target amid a need to pick up a net of four seats to retake the Senate majority.
Bernie Sanders scolds Democrats for encouraging Gov. Mills to enter Senate race
Bernie Sanders believes Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is the best candidate to flip the Maine seat.
Washington County officials ask prosecutors to examine its budget crisis
The possibility for a criminal investigation could help move the needle for tax-weary residents approving an $11 million bond.
Washington County is asking Maine lawmakers for an $8M bailout
Years of budget mismanagement have drained the county’s finances and led commissioners to ask voters for permission to issue bonds to refinance debt and keep services running.
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