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[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Pete Buttigieg jokes with Senator Angus King and Representative Chellie Pingree “people here are incredibly welcoming” as drivers passing by honk and cheer during his two day trip to Maine. He has now visited all 50 states as the US Secretary of Transportation

[Secretary Pete Buttigieg @SecretaryPete]

Construction has officially begun on Falmouth, Maine's new Bucknam Road bridge. Once completed, this bridge will support and enhance the local economy. Today, I toured the site and met with the workers making this project a reality.

[Jackie Mundry @j_mundry]

I didn’t have “campaigns sing happy to me at midnight while I’m live on tv” on my bingo card.

Still waiting on ranked choice voting results after 1 a.m. here in Augusta.

[Ronnie Parrillo @ronnieparrillo]

Bobby Charles is the winner of Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary. @WMTWTV

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Ranked choice voting making a huge impact in Maine’s second Congressional district. Baldacci, Dunlap and Wood were separated by less than 600 votes after the first round of tabulations.

[Ronnie Parrillo @ronnieparrillo]

Matthew Dunlap wins the Democratic nomination for Maine CD-2 to face former Gov. Paul LePage. @WMTWTV

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Hannah Pingree has defeated former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah to win Maine’s Democratic nomination for governor. She will face Republican Bobby Charles and Independent candidate Rick Bennett in November. The winner will replace Janet Mills in the Blaine House. @WMTWTV

[WMTW TV @WMTWTV]

BREAKING: Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign. Here's why Mills made the decision to drop out of the race: https://t.co/vMhCvBv63t

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

It's still unclear today if Governor Mills will sign this bill into law, per @j_mundry.

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

The Maine State Legislature has officially passed a bill that would temporarily ban construction of data centers. If signed into law by Governor Janet Mills, Maine will become the first state in the country to have this type of moratorium. @WMTWTV

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Congrats to Portland Sea Dogs broadcaster @emmatieds on winning a Gracie award for her part in the first Red Sox all-female broadcast! @WMTWTV

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Homeland Security says that ICE has detained more than 100 people as part of 'Operation Catch of the Day'. One arrest in Portland -- a Cumberland County corrections recruit. The county sheriff says the recruit was legally working in Maine, and called the arrest "bush-league."

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

BREAKING: Senate Candidate and Lewiston native Jordan Wood (D) is switching to run for U.S. House after incumbent Jared Golden dropped out. @jordanwood joins State Auditor Matt Dunlap (D) and former Governor Paul LePage (R) in the race for Maine's second Congressional District

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Mainers should anticipate a continued increase in electricity costs...

The average family is projected to pay $1,800 in 2025 for electricity - up 200 dollars from 2024.

@TStackhouseWMTW @WMTWTV

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Another shakeup in Maine's election frenzy: U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who represents the 2nd Congressional District, will not seek reelection in 2026.

With crowded races for Governor and Senate, Golden's announcement potentially adds more competitive primaries for the house seat.

[ABC News @ABC]

Two years after the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, voters are considering whether to make it easier for family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person’s access to guns
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[Harvard Kennedy School @Kennedy_School]

It's with profound sadness we share that Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics, has passed away. Setti was a beloved member of our community, and we're devastated by this heartbreaking news. https://t.co/ijCzvyGFPP

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

And with open enrollment for healthcare starting on November 1st, premiums for the Affordable Care Act are expected to skyrocket by 26%.

The shutdown is motivated by the issue of healthcare funding - but as it drags on, it creates more economic hardships for Mainers. @WMTWTV

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

The federal government shutdown is making November a difficult month for Mainers.

During the holiday season:

-Nearly 170,000 won't receive SNAP benefits
-Thousands won't have access to emergency heating funding
-Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed

[WMTW TV @WMTWTV]

Affordable Care Act enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/tm6RjL2Osv

[WMTW TV @WMTWTV]

Maine's Total Coverage political reporter @catemccusker spoke with Gov. Janet Mills and asked her why she ultimately decided to run for U.S. Senate in 2026. Here's how the governor responded.

[Jack Kelly @JackKellyNews]

Governor Janet Mills officially launches her bid for the 2026 Maine Senate race. She joins eight other Democrats in a crowded battle to unseat Senator Susan Collins.

[Janet Mills @JanetMillsforME]

I've never backed down from a bully and I never will.

Donald Trump is ripping away health care from millions, driving up costs, and giving corporate CEOs massive tax cuts. And Susan Collins is helping him.

My life’s work has prepared me for this fight—and I'm ready to win.

[Lori Trahan @RepLoriTrahan]

As this spring semester comes to a close, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible group of young people who’ve been an integral part of #TeamTrahan over the last few months. From answering phones to researching legislation, this class of interns showed up every day with professionalism, compassion, and a true commitment to public service. I’m grateful for their contributions and excited to see all they’ll accomplish in the future!

[Maine Men’s Ice Hockey @MaineIceHockey]

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