A journalist since 1987, Steve Collins has worked for daily newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Maine. He has served as the State House reporter for the Sun Journal since 2016. Among his awards are the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2016 Ethics in Journalism Award and the I.F. Stone Whistle-Blower Award in 2015. Collins is a founder and board president of Youth Journalism International, a charity that teaches students around the globe about news writing, media literacy and issues of the day. His wife, Jackie Majerus-Collins, serves as its executive director. Born in Massachusetts, he grew up in a military family that took him to Norway, Ohio and Virginia, where he earned a degree in history from the University of Virginia. He and Jackie live in Auburn. They have two adult children, two collies and not enough time.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Jared Golden earns support from gun rights advocates
In 2nd District race, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine gives Golden an A+ and challenger Bruce Poliquin an A.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia hails Maine Rep. Jared Golden’s independence from party leaders
Two lawmakers defend the Inflation Reduction Act that has been criticized harshly by Republicans.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Maine’s northernmost resident tells US Postal Service, ‘I exist’
A 67-year-old veteran in Estcourt Station has trash and recycling collection, a telephone, electricity and a paved road, but he cannot get mail.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022
There may only be one congressional debate in Maine’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said he won’t participate in any debates that don’t also feature independent Tiffany Bond.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
Mana Abdi unopposed in bid to be first Somali-American legislator in Maine
Republican challenger Fred Sanborn-Silvers withdrew from the race too late for his party to replace him on the ballot.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2022
At least 2 televised debates on tap for 2nd Congressional District candidates this fall
There is some confusion about whether Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin and Tiffany Bond will each show up for a third one.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Canadian group eyes revival of Grand Trunk Railroad from Montreal to Boston
The plan calls for stops in Bethel, Auburn, Portland and Old Orchard Beach, but there’s no timetable for the project.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2022
Virginia governor’s plan to join Paul LePage in Lewiston draws heat from Democrats
Republicans holding major fundraiser next week featuring possible presidential candidate Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2022
Bates College’s baseball team once played the Ku Klux Klan (and won)
At least two New Engand baseball teams after the Civil War were named after the KKK, including one in Bangor
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
Think Maine was hot this summer? Just wait
New study predicts twice as many hot summer days in Maine by 2053.
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