Trump administration releases oil

President Donald Trump’s administration agreed to release 315,000 barrels of home heating oil from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve.

Maine faces heating crisis

Over 50 percent of Maine households rely on fuel oil for heating as prices soar amid Iran war.

Collins' oil relief push

Collins urged the administration to release oil in a letter to the president and wrote she is pleased with the decision.

Jackson criticizes Collins

Jackson called Collins an 'arsonist who sets the house on fire and then wants credit for bringing you a cup of water'.

“Jackson described Collins as an 'arsonist who sets the house on fire and then wants credit for bringing you a cup of water'”

Heating costs impact Mainers

Maine residents pay $5.97 per gallon for heating oil, up from $3.31 a year ago, costing families $1,194 annually.

Senate race tightens

Collins trails Jackson by 2 points in polls with 49 percent to 47 percent support.

Jackson's campaign strategy

Jackson filed first financial disclosure form showing he outraised Collins 4-to-1 in the most recent quarter.

Collins' campaign tactics

Collins campaigned with former Senator Joe Manchin while Jackson planned rallies with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Debate interruption

Collins' final debate was briefly interrupted by a data center protester who she called 'one of Troy’s supporters'.

“In one viral moment, the final debate was briefly interrupted by a data center protester as Collins was speaking, about which she said: 'This is obviously one of Troy’s supporters.'”

Election timeline

In-person absentee voting begins October 5 and ends October 29 with Election Day on November 3.