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Portland Press Herald

Colin Woodard is the Press Herald’s State and National Affairs Writer, and is often at work on large investigative projects. Born in Waterville and raised in western Maine, he was a foreign correspondent for two decades, reported from more than fifty countries on all seven continents, and witnessed the collapse of communism and its bloody aftermath in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. He’s written five books, including histories of Maine (The Lobster Coast), North America’s rival regional cultures (American Nations) and the Golden Age Pirates (Republic of Pirates), which was turned into a quickly forgotten NBC mini-series starring John Malkovich as Blackbeard. Since joining the Press Herald in 2012, he’s won a George Polk Award and was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting. He used to be an avid sailor and SCUBA diver, but with small kids at home, his hobbies now include sleeping and picking up toys.

Local & State, Politics

Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania

by Colin Woodard August 22, 2022August 23, 2022

The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.

Local & State, News, Politics

Golden, Pingree join House Democrats in passing Inflation Reduction Act

by Colin Woodard August 12, 2022August 14, 2022

Golden joined the rest of his party’s members in passing the legislation after being the only House Democrat to vote against the larger Build Back Better package that passed in the House but failed in the Senate last year.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Some Maine Republicans join party’s attacks on FBI search of Trump property

by Colin Woodard and Penelope Overton August 10, 2022September 20, 2022

Paul LePage and Bruce Poliquin denounce the FBI search, taking a stance that experts say undermines the rule of law and health of democracy.

Politics

Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans

by Colin Woodard August 9, 2022August 10, 2022

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug’s price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries – in 20 years.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Could a notorious serial killer have murdered Sarah Cherry?

by Colin Woodard August 7, 2022August 7, 2022

Dennis Dechaine was convicted in the horrific 1988 slaying of the 12-year-old Bowdoin girl but has been granted a chance to test evidence with modern DNA techniques. Some believe the profile of the late Richard Evonitz might emerge.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Collins-Manchin bill to protect electoral count endorsed at key hearing

by Colin Woodard August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

The bill would reform the 1887 Electoral Count Act, which former President Donald Trump attempted to exploit in trying to overturn the result of the 2020 election.

Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Collins, Manchin unveil bipartisan bill to protect electoral count from exploitation

by Colin Woodard July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

The reforms to the 1887 Electoral Count Act, spurred by former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the election, are co-sponsored by 14 senators, including nine Republicans, just shy of the 10 needed to overcome a filibuster.