Randy Billings

Maine's new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases was expected to face a court challenge similar to those playing out in other states.

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Rep.-elect Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, also held the job before leaving office in 2022 because of term limits.

Collins told a reporter at the Capitol that she will seek a sixth term. Maine's senior U.S. Senator says she's planning to run for reelection in two years.

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All 6 of the party's leaders in the 132nd Legislature represent communities within 26 miles of Portland, opening Democrats to criticism from Republicans for not representing the whole state.

Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.

House District 141 seat is currently held by Rep. Lucas Lanigan, a Sanford Republican who was charged with aggravated domestic violence assault for allegedly choking his wife. He was challenged by Democrat Patricia Kidder.

The Attorney General is one of three constitutional officers elected by lawmakers by secret ballot and the Democratic majority in the Legislature will make its selections in December.