2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (722+ words) Maine voters say the political control of Congress is a top issue as they decide who to vote for this November, according to a new poll from The New York Times, Portland Press Herald and Siena. It is not clear…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (579+ words) PORTLAND — The last time Bernie Sanders came to town, the combat veteran and oyster farmer who he introduced to the audience was still a stranger to Maine politics. Nine months later, Graham Platner is expected to secure the Democratic nomination…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (185+ words) While, according to one source, Maine spends $40,000 on welfare per person in poverty, welfare recipients do not receive an average of $40,000 in yearly benefits. At a recent debate, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley cited Census Bureau data compiled by the…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (447+ words) “Don’t you live in, like, Maine?” asked “Weekend Update” anchor Colin Jost of Tucker Carlson, as portrayed by “Saturday Night Live” cast member Jeremy Culhane on last weekend’s episode of the sketch comedy show. “Yes, and let’s talk about Maine,…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (831+ words) Residents from every county will converge on Bangor next month to discuss the future of education in Maine. In all, 64 volunteers who raised their hand will take part in what is called a “citizens’ assembly,” with a shared goal to…...

4+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (510+ words) Tribal land return, a total ban on synthetic pesticides and the creation of a new state office of conservation anchor a new environmental report that calls on Maine to convert its voluntary climate goals into state law over the next…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (138+ words) On both the Democratic and Republican side, the Maine governor’s race is wide open. Five candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination, and seven are seeking the GOP nod. Gov. Janet Mills can’t run again because she’s term-limited; voters will…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (996+ words) Absentee voting is underway ahead of Maine’s June 9 primaries. That means voters can start casting ballots in the races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor, along with local races. The Democratic primary for Senate has generated lots of interest…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (504+ words) A bill sponsored by a Lewiston legislator and championed by a local mother aimed at increasing transparency of school employee misconduct is now law. The Legislature passed LD 2192 in a near-unanimous vote, and the emergency measure immediately became law. Cara…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1760+ words) Jamie Berry-Brennan was skeptical when his wife suggested they build an accessory dwelling unit for his parents on their Peaks Island property. But he also knew he wanted them closer. His three young kids were growing up fast and rarely…...