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How outlets cover Timothy Rich · Jan 21, 2026
Timothy Rich
How outlets cover Rich · Jan 21, 2026
Maine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in U.S. Senate
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Lead article · Portland Press Herald · CENTERMaine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in U.S. SenateARTICLES
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
Tim Rich, a former restaurant owner, says he is running as an independent for the Senate seat held by Susan Collins. He is entering a race the article describes as likely to be highly competitive, alongside leading Democratic candidates Janet Mills and Graham Platner.
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Portland Press HeraldJAN 21 · 2:40 PM ET
Maine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in U.S. SenateRich entered Maine’s Senate race as an independent and described himself as a political outsider.CRED 78BAL 55 PORTRAYS RICH: NEUTRALPORTLAND PRESS HERALD STORYPORTLAND PRESS HERALD · REPUBLISHED BY LEWISTON SUN JOURNAL, CENTRALMAINE.COMWhen each side covered it
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