Gubernatorial candidates attending the first ever Wabanaki forum on Thursday in Houlton each said they support tribal sovereignty. 

Pharmacy deserts. Rising costs. Workforce shortages and funding gaps. Uncertainty from Washington.

"My goal is to make Mainers the healthiest people in the nation," said Bennett.

Maine has an affordability crisis, and housing is a big part of it.

I certainly hope Bennett will be our next governor.

I would like to share my enthusiastic support for Rick Bennett’s campaign as an independent candidate for governor. 

A dozen candidates for governor gathered in Rockport on Saturday to discuss the issues facing one of the state’s key industries.

Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford talks with a supporter during an event launching his independent run for governor at KBS Builders in Oxford, Maine.

It’s time to send a message. Vote independent. Vote for Rick Bennett for governor.

Bennett has already proven that he will show up, listen and act for anyone.

Some political observers say today’s partisan climate reduces the chances of success for independents like Sen. Rick Bennett. Others say a moderate candidate is just what Maine needs.

Phil Hirschkorn hosts former Republican State Senator Lisa Keim and Democratic consultant BJ McCollister to talk about the latest in local and national politics

According to the bill's co-sponsor, Senator Rick Bennett of Oxford, the legislation is based on the recommendations of a bipartisan task force of legislators to amend the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act to restore self-governance over a range of issues. 

"It was a joke previously to say someone's in their mid-20s and living in their mom's basement, but that is our economic reality now," Worth said of the experience of him and his peers.

“Maine is facing an affordability crisis, and Maine’s next governor must be laser-focused on this issue,” Bennett told reporters gathered inside a new home that is part of an 18-unit modular housing development in Rumford.

Sen. Rick Bennett, an independent candidate for governor, unveiled a four-point plan Wednesday to help make more housing more affordable for Mainers.

Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.

Candidates for Maine governor are hearing from advocates on making the state a better place for children and families.

…State Sen. Rick Bennett, who left the Republican Party last June… [has] the potential to create a competitive four-way race in a state where unaffiliated candidates have won the governor’s office or come close a number of times.