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The decision on the future of the flag likely will be decided by voters in a November referendum. But Mainers appear very divided on the idea.

Both Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Republican Sen. Susan Collins have introduced similar bills in their respective chambers to shorten wait periods for asylum seekers who want to work.

Both Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Republican Sen. Susan Collins have introduced similar bills in their respective chambers to shorten wait periods for asylum seekers who want to work.

Maine's congressional incumbents are easily outpacing challengers so far in collecting campaign cash.

Maine's congressional incumbents are easily outpacing challengers so far in collecting campaign cash.

Maine voters could face a ballot question on whether to adopt the 1909 state flag, also known as the Pine Tree Flag.

Presidential years often bring large, hotly contested elections to Maine, as we saw when Democrats challenged U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

As one state is poised to legalize abortion up until birth, an amendment was introduced to ensure that the body parts of those babies are, at the very least, not trafficked. But this common-sense amendment was voted down.

The Maine Legislature passed a bill on Thursday that would allow abortions at any time during pregnancy if deemed "necessary" by a doctor.

Lawmakers voted out the last of the pending bills late Thursday, including a hard-fought bill to expand abortion access that Gov. Janet Mills is all but certain to sign into law soon.