SHOCKING: Maine - What They Never Told You

Maine grandfather’s $225K home sold for $105K, sparking inheritance dispute

Family, property and financial power can combine to complicate inheritance disputes. A Maine case involving a grandfather’s home, a deeply discounted sale and a contested estate is headed back to court after the state’s highest court ruled a granddaughter had shown enough to pursue her claims. Scroll down to read…

The Times of India · Oct 24

The 9 Senate Races That Will Determine Who Controls Congress in 2027: A State-by-State Breakdown

Democrats are favored to win the Senate. Here's what the latest polls, forecasts, and prediction markets say about all 9 key battleground races.

Latin Times · Oct 23

Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs

President Donald Trump is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Québec, Kyoto and Wachau Valley: These are the world’s best places to visit for autumn foliage

The top spot went to Québec City, with only one European destination making the cut.

Euronews · Oct 23

Maine senator calls out Republican super PAC ad for attacking opponent

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The Independent UK · Oct 22

Susan Collins condemns ‘freak’ ad attacking Troy Jackson family in Maine Senate battle

Democrats are hoping Jackson defeats the incumbent Collins as the party works to retake the Senate

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Maine’s state ferries need about $15.8 million a year to run, while fares can cover only half; state law treats the boats as the only vehicle link to six islands

Linking six island communities with the mainland, the Maine State Ferry Service offers essential transportation for locals. Projected operational costs for the 2024 fiscal year stand at approximately $15.78 million, funded through a combination of user fares and state funding. The increasing expenses have resulted in fare escalation, adversely affecting…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Sliced Garage Still Standing: Maine man cut neighbor’s in half; landmark still awaits removal

Amid property disputes in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, Gabriel Brawn took drastic action by using a Sawzall to cut his neighbor's garage. The disagreement revolved around property lines and land ownership, but following mediation, a new agreement was formed. The iconic half-garage now stands as a curious fixture in the area, frequently…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined

The 50% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on imports from Canada in July 2026, and the reciprocal 50% tariffs imposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration on imports to Canada from the U.S. a month later, do not include oil and natural gas. Electricity and some petroleum products…

The Conversation · Oct 19

Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation

Give politicians the power to decide who gets a government contract, and people will naturally want to get on their good side. After all, the power to hand out something valuable is itself something valuable.

The Conversation · Oct 19