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ICE Melt in the Pine Tree State
How Maine is preparing to stand up for civil rights as ICE threatens an occupation
Jan 15
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Amy Fried
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Minnesota Nice Versus Authoritarian ICE
Trumpian violence and smears must be countered by integrity and action
Jan 9
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Amy Fried
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How Susan Collins won reelection last time
Polls showed Collins behind Gideon in the 2020 Maine Senate race but she prevailed. What happened?
Jan 6
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Amy Fried
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Why Platner and Mills Will Get Different Coverage in Maine's Senate Race
Routine news decisions shape which stories make headlines
Dec 9, 2025
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Amy Fried
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My Fourth Thanksgiving With Cancer
Reflections on kvetching, loving, and enjoying life with ovarian cancer
Nov 25, 2025
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Amy Fried
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What a New Poll Reveals About Susan Collins’ 2026 Chances
How key voter groups and an upcoming ACA vote could shape the Maine Senate race.
Nov 19, 2025
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Amy Fried
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How Matt Dunlap Can Win Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Experience, character, and fit position him to beat Paul LePage in 2026
Nov 11, 2025
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Amy Fried
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Golden’s Career Shows You Don’t Have to Be Pro-Trump to Win Maine’s 2nd District
Golden lost voters by giving Trump a pass. Matt Dunlap offers Democrats another way.
Nov 6, 2025
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Amy Fried
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