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Last update: 23 minutes agoSenate Race: With Election Day days away, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are locked in a close contest. Collins touted funding for another Bath Iron Works destroyer; Jackson argued it doesn’t offset federal cuts to health care and other aid. A report also found Collins’ super PAC chief lobbied on her signature NIH issue for a group whose funders remain unknown; Collins’ office says it had never heard of the group. State Politics: Maine Republicans are aiming to flip the Legislature, where Democrats’ narrow majorities could hinge on a few seats. Data Centers: Maine towns are weighing bans as growing opposition to large data center projects becomes a campaign issue. Higher Education: The University of Maine System received more than $300 million in state funding this year, but rising costs and falling tuition revenue are driving campus budget cuts. Rural Economy: An Ashland sawmill expansion is expected to nearly double production and create or retain about 220 jobs.
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