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State predicts 1st recreational cannabis sales by end of year

by Penelope Overton July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.

Business, Maine, News

As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help

by Peter McGuire July 27, 2020July 28, 2020

Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.

Maine, News, Politics

Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine

by Kevin Miller July 17, 2020September 14, 2020

Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.

Maine, News, Politics

Biden endorses Gideon in Maine’s U.S. Senate race

by Kevin Miller July 17, 2020September 14, 2020

The former vice president and current presidential candidate served for years in the Senate with Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Fundraising in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race tops $41 million

by Kevin Miller July 16, 2020July 17, 2020

Democrat Sara Gideon continues to have an advantage over Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but is spending money faster than the incumbent.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s Senate campaign ignites as Collins, Gideon go into action

by Kevin Miller and Eric Russell July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Hours after Sara Gideon won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, she and Republican Sen. Susan Collins were on the campaign trail.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Sara Gideon cruised to victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary

by Kevin Miller July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The Freeport Democrat will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the most costly Senate race in Maine history, with national implications for control of the Senate.