Increased research funding will help boost the productivity and profitability of the growing number of organic producers here.
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Posted inFood, Local & State
New GMO food labels are designed to confuse, Rep. Pingree argues
The congresswoman from Maine says the federal government is trying to put a positive spin on genetically engineered food.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Trump administration funding formula causes Maine to lose out on millions in federal opioid money
Because officials used older data, the state missed a key cutoff, and funding dropped precipitously.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Time is running out, so learn about health care options and sign up
Eight out of 10 Mainers will be able to find a coverage plan for $75 a month or less this year at HealthCare.gov.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted
There were no key votes in the Senate.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Power shift in Congress will change some roles for Maine delegation
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, are likely to see the biggest effects, but for different reasons.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Sen. King reports raising $5.5 million so far in re-election campaign
A new filing shows the incumbent with $1 million on hand, while Democrat Zak Ringelstein has $32,000 and state Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey has $85,953.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Independent cries foul on Republican as Pingree’s 1st District challengers do battle
In filings with the Maine Attorney General’s Office and other agencies, Martin Grohman accuses Mark Holbrook of falsely portraying himself as a psychologist.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our Endorsement: Editorial Board endorses Chellie Pingree, Jared Golden for U.S. House
Pingree, the 1st District incumbent, stands up for Mainers; 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has fallen short.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Candidates spar over trade policy, health care and immigration in 1st District debate
Republican Mark Holbrook, independent Martin Grohman and incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree appeared in the first of three broadcast debates.