Protesters greet Collins before fundraiser at Mount Desert Island home

The event was held at the Northeast Harbor home of a man known for advising President Trump on his judicial nominations.

Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020

NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily's List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.

Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax

The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.

Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage

The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.

District attorney drops misdemeanor charges against former Maine lawmaker

Former Republican state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce was charged with failing to disclose a 1983 felony conviction when he obtained a hunting license.

Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements

The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation's lowest vaccination rates.

Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda

A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine's tax burden and call for spending restraint.

Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans

The Senate Republican Leader said he doesn't approve of Nick Isgro's claims about immigrants spreading infectious diseases and is "in the process of taking some actions," but Isgro says he's had "a massive outcry of support."

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