Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
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Dana Connors: Green-card reforms would bring more willing, able workers to Maine
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act would benefit our state’s economy and its job creators.
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Sen. Collins teams up with Lindsey Graham to raise campaign cash
Heading into a tough 2020 re-election campaign, Maine’s senior senator formed a joint fundraising group with her Republican colleague from South Carolina.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: State’s delegation should stop blocking protections for right whales
To save the endangered animal, implement and fully fund rules aimed at reducing fatal fishing gear entanglements.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Susan Collins’ declaration as New England moderate challenged in Trump era
The Republican, who likely will seek another term next year, was a hero to liberals when she opposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act but outraged the left by her vote for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Maine Voices: ‘Comprehensive immigration reform’ won’t resolve migrant crisis
The best way to deal with the surge is to require asylum seekers to apply from home or a third country, not at the border.
Posted inThe Forecaster, Uncategorized
Greater Portland School Notebook: July 3
CBHS students are leaders in summer internship program Two Casco Bay High School students have been named 2019 Bank of America Student Leaders and are participating in paid eight-week internships this summer. Gabriel Gomez and Imti Hassan were honored by the Portland Board of Public Education and Superintendent Xavier Botana at the board’s […]
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New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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The Maine Millennial: Be a voice against anti-trans bigotry
Maine’s delegation should resist efforts to take away legal protections, and Mainers should speak up when we see workplace bias or hear hurtful jokes.
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Sen. Collins recognized for excellence in public service
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was recognized by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University for Excellence in Public Service.