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Our 2026 #voter guide, the #billionaires who donated to #reelect Sen. Susan Collins, and renewable #energy projects in Northern Maine are this week's top stories. Read these and more for free at the link below.
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Last summer, a series of taxpayer revolts in #Maine led several #school districts to hold repeated #budget votes, with some lacking a budget until November.
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The #Maine Monitor compiled a list of billionaires who have donated to committees raising funds for Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, Graham Platner. Read it for free at the link below.
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For additional analysis and explanation, please read The Maine Monitor’s story on billionaire contributions to both candidates here: themainemonitor.org/billiona…
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Maine is aiming to work with Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont to share the costs of building new #transmission infrastructure that would bring renewable #energy in Aroostook County to the regional grid in central #Maine.
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Collectively, a group of nearly 100 billionaires and spouses have donated $9.8 million to the #Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ network since the start of 2025, representing a third of what groups supporting #Maine's Collins raised from all donors.
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Catch up on all the #election results of the #Maine #congressional, #governor and state house races for free at the link below.
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The #polls have officially closed on the June #primary in #Maine. We will be updating you on all the results as they come in. Check out the results of the #congressional, #governor and state house races at the link below for free.
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Just 3 hours left to vote in the #Maine #primary! We'll have results for the #congressional, #governor and state house #races as they come in. If you're still unsure or have questions, check out our voter guide.
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Prominent political families have long held sway in #Maine. But the number of famous names on the #ballot Tuesday is unusual. It’s not just one, two or even three #candidates who are members of an existing or would-be #political dynasty. There are four.
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The #polls are open for the primary here in #Maine. #Voters all across the state are casting their #ballots. Polls are open until 8 pm. If you’re someone who values the reporting we do at The Monitor, please consider donating to support our work.
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Read Sean's full story at the link below.
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Voters in a western #Maine town will vote on whether to begin the process of withdrawing from their #school district in response to a far-off proposal to consolidate local elementary schools.
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ALT A far-off plan to close schools puts a Maine town on the verge of leaving its district
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Today is Maine's primary. Our 2026 #voter guide breaks down these big races, dives into who’s funding them, details who’s running for State House and county government seats, answers common questions about voting in #Maine and more. Explore the free guide👇themainemonitor.org/election…
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Cuts in federal food assistance are squeezing #foodpantries in the northernmost county in #Maine, where nearly 1 in 5 people rely on #SNAP benefits.
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Join our executive director and other members of The Monitor at MADE Cafe in Freeport #Maine, for our next Coffee Hour starting at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. Enjoy coffee and an informal conversation about our #journalism and the issues that matter to you.
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And check out our full 2026 Maine Voter Guide at the link below for the full interviews and detailed campaign finance info.
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