Clinton to host engagement party for Collins

The engagement party reportedly will include other women senators and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Wealth finds a way

A group that advocates against excessive special interest spending in Maine politics has released a study showing that local legislators have raised more than $12 million from “heavy hitter” donors over the last 10 years.

Heavy hitters have big impact on PACs

A group that advocates against excessive special interest spending in Maine politics has released a study showing that local legislators have raised more than $12 million from “heavy hitter” donors over the last 10 years.

Report: $12M in PAC money used to distort Maine politics

Publicly and privately financed candidates using “leadership PACs” to get around donor caps, according to a report by Maine Citizens for Clean Elections.

Maine unions could feel impact from Wisconsin recall failure

Organized labor advocates are downplaying the local impact of a failed union-backed effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. However, a national labor expert said Maine could become a battleground between labor and a GOP spurred by its victory in the birthplace of public-sector unions.

Next labor clash here?

Organized labor advocates are downplaying the local impact of a failed union-backed effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. However, a national labor expert said Maine could become a battleground between labor and a GOP spurred by its victory in the birthplace of public-sector unions. Gov. Paul LePage, who responded to Walker’s victory with the Jamaican phrase “Yeah, mon!”, has already demonstrated a willingness to battle organized labor.

Maine woos Canadian aerospace giant

The LePage administration is hoping the world’s largest manufacturer of aircraft and trains will consider expanding its operations to Maine.

LePage officials woo giant manufacturer for Brunswick site

The LePage administration is hoping the world’s largest manufacturer of aircraft and trains will consider expanding its operations to Maine.

Election 2012: Rivals hit Poliquin on pike widening

The GOP U.S. Senate hopeful draws criticism for backing a 1991 initiative to stop a turnpike expansion.

Summers feeling good about fourth campaign

Charlie Summers looks the part.

Congressional demeanor. Congressional appearance.

And, by virtue of his political experience and past employment by U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, congressional connections.