In a tweet Monday, President Donald Trump wrote he agrees 100% that Collins is needed to ensure Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate next year.
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Term limits remain a hot issue on the campaign trail
Opponents criticize Susan Collins for vowing to leave after two terms, but now seeking a fifth.
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Dispensary operator named to state cannabis board
Josh Quint, director of operations for the Biddeford-based medical marijuana firm Canuvo, will become the first grower to serve on the 15-member panel.
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Analysis: Jared Golden makes both sides angry by trying to ‘split the baby’ on impeachment vote
The House Democrat faces a dilemma that awaits Susan Collins, his former boss, in the Senate.
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In historic votes, House charges president with abusing power and obstructing Congress
Donald Trump becomes just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached and face a trial in the Senate.
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Susan Collins formally announces she is running for her 5th U.S. Senate term
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has a handful of challengers already, and political experts say she will likely face a fierce campaign.
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Jared Golden says he will vote to impeach Donald Trump
After weighing the evidence, the 2nd District lawmaker said Trump should be removed from office for violating his constitutional duties.
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Jared Golden hasn’t decided how he’ll vote on impeachment; Chellie Pingree’s a ‘yes’
The Democrat from Maine’s Republican-leaning 2nd District is under pressure from both parties. Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree says it’s clear the president ignored national security to advance his own interests.
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Susan Collins and Angus King join other senators in calling for swift action on climate crisis
Susan Collins is the only Republican senator to sign the Dec. 9 letter calling current U.S. efforts ’threadbare‘ and urging more action by the federal government.