Matt Gagnon discusses the significant political landscape of Maine in 2026, highlighting the open gubernatorial seat, where both parties and independents like Rick Bennett are vying for the position. The US Senate race, with Susan Collins seen as vulnerable by Democrats, is expected to be a costly and competitive primary and general election. Matt suggests that Janet Mills’ legacy is at stake, as her party’s support could indicate her success was circumstantial rather than inherent. The conversation also touches on other races, including the state legislature and CD2, and plans to discuss further with Phil Harriman.
Starting January 1, Maine is taking a major step in the fight against "forever chemicals." Chemicals known as PFAS will be officially banned from a wide range of everyday consumer products.
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
