Politics Oct 07 What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between Collins and Jackson Republican Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democrat Troy Jackson, arguing she has maintained her political independence by repeatedly voting against Trump's agenda and saying that she's “not exactly his…
Nation Oct 03 Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape While heavily redacted, the records offer a fuller but sometimes conflicting timeline of events and a glimpse at how the men responded to the allegations. Some disputed the woman’s account and said they weren’t involved in any assault.
Politics Sep 27 Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision The Nov. 3 election will be the first time Collins is on the ballot since the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, resulting in abortion being banned in much of the United States.
Nation Sep 25 Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain Millions of people were under warnings associated with the storm, which has already cancelled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor’easter’s arrival.
Nation Sep 21 Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial Clancy talked about his grief, saying he battled suicidal thoughts after the killings and experienced a panic attack while testifying at Lindsay Clancy's trial when attorneys played to jurors his 911 call to report the children's deaths.
Politics Sep 10 Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023.
Politics Sep 09 Gov. McKee faces tough challenge from Foulkes in Rhode Island Democratic primary Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in Wednesday's…
Politics Sep 02 Massachusetts Sen. Markey wins primary over opponent who called for generational change Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeated Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had attempted to argue that it was time to do away with the “status quo” in his pursuit to oust the octogenarian.
Politics Sep 01 Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic primary amid broader calls for generational change The primary is crucial in heavily Democratic Massachusetts, and the winner will be expected to prevail in November's general election.
Politics Aug 08 How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins Jackson’s campaign has focused on his ties to Aroostook County, a sprawling, wooded region known as “The County” to Mainers.