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, 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, 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, 1+ week ago   (893+ words) BREMEN — Hannah Pingree had just finished telling attendees at a small house party about her life story, her experience and the reasons why she’s running for governor when she opened the discussion up for questions. Her audience, crowded on a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (193+ words) Maine Democrats are fortunate, this year, to have several well-qualified, progressive candidates to choose from in the upcoming primary — a few of whom, if elected, would likely make a very good governor. But among them my clear preference is Troy…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (790+ words) Deep in the Maine woods, a decades-old partnership between the federal government and the nation’s most forested state is at risk of coming undone during a sweeping reorganization and budget overhaul of the U.S. Forest Service. Some say a remaking…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (686+ words) MONMOUTH — Continuity is a theme for the Monmouth Academy baseball team this spring. There’s also a lot of new faces — and on Monday, the Mustangs had an interesting mix of both. The Mustangs return all but one starter from last…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (614+ words) In dozens of races that will determine Maine’s future, Democrats and Republicans are scrambling to make the most important strategic decision they’ll make all cycle: Finding the right candidate. The races for Maine House and Senate — a total of 186 contests…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (371+ words) With 2026 already underway, there’s no time to waste in setting priorities for the coming year. By priorities, of course, we mean planning out the concerts and festivals you want to attend. Entertainment is a serious business. You need to take…...