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The governor's proposal to require background checks for some private firearm sales gives new momentum to an idea that has been defeated multiple times. But political analysts say proponents still will have to overcome Maine's tradition of hunting and gun ownership.

Gov. Janet Mills' proposal to require background checks for some private firearm sales gives new momentum to an idea that has been defeated multiple times. But political analysts say proponents still will have to overcome Maine's tradition of hunting and gun ownership.

Shenna Bellows has played the issue down the middle for months, declining to opine on challenges to Donald Trump's eligibility.

Records released by Twitter CEO Elon Musk show that in 2018 Sen. Angus King flagged over 350 'suspicious' social media accounts, including those that mentioned his Republican opponent, Eric Brakey.

Records released by Twitter CEO Elon Musk show that in 2018 Sen. Angus King flagged over 350 'suspicious' social media accounts, including those that mentioned his Republican opponent, Eric Brakey.

Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.

The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage's defeat could usher in a new era for the state's Republican Party.

The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage's defeat could usher in a new era for the state's Republican Party.

Enough is Enough, which opposes all 13 ballot questions, raised more than $430,000 while Maine DSA's Livable Portland campaign raised $9,300.

Long seen as emblematic of Maine's hardworking ethos, lobstering holds an outsized influence on the state's electorate and politicians from both parties want to show voters that they are on board.