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Eye On Politics

Posted on September 30, 2026 by dmartignetti

Eric Lusk and Keith Mestrich join Matt to break down the latest in Maine and national politics, offering their perspectives on the issues, headlines and political developments shaping the week.

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Local Headlines

10 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Wants More Information About Taxpayer Funded Pro-Trump Ads

It remains unclear what part of the administration is funding the three ads.

15 hours ago in Local

MaineHousing Awards $2.7 Million for Winter Warming Shelters

The shelters will provide safe, heated spaces during extremely cold.

16 hours ago in Local

Boater Found Dead Near Blue Hill More Than a Week After Reported Missing

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National Headlines

6 days ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

1 week ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.