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Attack Ads & Election Trends

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Attack Ads & Election Trends

Susan Collins calls for the removal of a controversial ad targeting Troy Jackson. Matt Gagnon discusses the backlash, the role of outside political groups, and why candidates have limited control over independently funded campaign advertising. The conversation also looks at negative campaigning throughout American history.

Local Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Maine Hospice Council Closing After 35 Years

The organization indicated it was closing down due to a lack of funding.

15 hours ago in Local

Joe Manchin to Campaign with Sen. Collins in Maine Wednesday

Manchin is joining Collins in Androscoggin County

18 hours ago in Local

Hannaford app and website back online after suspected cyber breach

Hannaford's website and app are back online after a week.

National Headlines

18 hours ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

2 days ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

1 week ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

1 week ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.