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Voting in the primary is long over, but we’re still waiting for some key races to be called under Maine’s ranked choice voting process. You can keep track of where it all stands on our election results page.
As we also turn our eyes to the general, everyone is watching the race between Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Graham Platner. Thanks to Maine Monitor reporter Josh Keefe, who spent days looking over Federal Election Commission filings, you can see who’s throwing money into the mix. It turns out nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to support Collins’ reelection. Read their names here. Platner? He’s pulling in many smaller-dollar donations, with a significant chunk from Maine.
If you’re curious about what ever happened to the plan to put up wind turbines in Aroostook County, reporter Delger Erdenesanaa has an update. Maine, which is working with four other New England states, is set to soon select winning projects for renewable energy development up north.
Reporter Daniel O’Connor was all about education this week, with a piece showing how voters approved all but one of the proposed school budgets that had referendums, including in Augusta, where voters passed a school budget that will force steep cuts to services.
Reporter Sean Scott took a look at how Catholic Charities is facing additional pressure to help feed people in Aroostook County, which produces some of Maine’s iconic crops but where nearly one in five people rely on food stamps to eat each month.
And please give a warm welcome to all six of our new reporting interns and fellows!
— Erin
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Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins: The level of billionaire funding shows how the race, which could decide control of the U.S. Senate, has drawn interest and funding from some of the wealthiest people in the world. Read this story by Josh Keefe |
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‘Different this time’: Wind farms and transmission lines poised to come to northern Maine: Maine, working with 4 other New England states, is set to select winning projects soon in its latest effort to bring renewable energy development to Aroostook County. Read this story by Delger Erdenesanaa |
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Maine school budgets had a rare good night during Tuesday’s elections: Last summer, a series of taxpayer revolts led several districts to hold repeated budget votes, with some lacking a budget until November. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News |
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See the 97 billionaires and their spouses backing Susan Collins: The list comes from a Maine Monitor analysis of Federal Election Commission campaign finance data. Read this story by Josh Keefe |
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A giant freezer could help get more food to pantries in Aroostook County: Cuts in federal food assistance are squeezing food pantries in Maine’s northernmost county, where nearly 1 in 5 people rely on SNAP benefits. Read this story by Sean Scott |
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Will famous last names help or hurt these candidates?: It’s not just one, two or even three candidates who are members of an existing or would-be political dynasty. Read this story by Matt Junker |
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A far-off plan to close schools puts a Maine town on the verge of leaving its district: Harrison residents will decide whether their town should file a petition to withdraw from South Paris-based School Administrative District 17. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Monitor and BDN |
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Augusta voters pass school budget that will force $6.6M in cuts: About 64% of voters approved a budget backed by the conservative-led City Council that would cut more than 20 positions in Augusta schools. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Monitor and BDN |
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Six interns and fellows join The Maine Monitor: Monitor reporter Sean Scott, who covers religion, politics and society, earned an accolade for his reporting on Southern Baptists. Read this story |
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Jay, Wilton voters reject police merger in nonbinding referendums. Read this story by Bob Neal |
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RSU 9 reviews cellphone ban, staffing shortages and student behavioral needs. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Riders urge Wilton Board of Selectpersons to open roads to ATVs; others urge restrictions. Read this story by Bob Neal |
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Washington County Commissioners discuss staffing, budget planning, county operations. Read this story by Makayla Morello |
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First responders, teacher honored for saving man’s life in Farmington. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Fairfield Town Council backs changes to ATV ordinance, hires two police officers. Read this story by Makayla Morello |
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Skowhegan voters approve new shelter rules, cannabis moratorium and major development changes. Read this story by Makayla Morello |
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Father and son unseat incumbents in Wilton elections. Read this story by Bob Neal |
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Jay takes next steps on rent control ordinance for mobile homes; Police Department seeks new Tasers. Read this story by Bob Neal |
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