1+ hour, 53+ min ago (860+ words) Linville A. M. McDonough is a University of Maine at Farmington student majoring in political science and minoring in creative writing. For years, the Democratic National Committee has gotten involved in state races. And for years, this has been viewed as a positive. Support from the DNC has meant more funding for a race and extra help for Democratic candidates. But what happens when candidates are not chosen by those who live in the state?" Outside funding has too much influence in state politics, and now Maine has become involved in the battle of wills over who should represent us and the Democratic Party. The party leaders are becoming increasingly out of touch with everyday voters. They fear losing votes, but at the same time, they are blind to what American voters need. Interest has shifted intensely to Maine heading into 2026, with…...

9+ hour, 19+ min ago (193+ words) Zoning reform has become Augusta's favorite response to Maine's housing crisis. It's tidy, inexpensive and gives the comforting appearance of action. But in the places where the shortage is most severe " coastal towns, service-center cities and tourism-driven regions " zoning was never the real barrier. Making it the centerpiece of state housing policy has stalled the one conversation that could actually move the needle: the economics of building housing in Maine. The math is the same in Camden, Bar Harbor, Yarmouth and other workforce-strained towns. Building a modest home now routinely exceeds $450,000 before a buyer crosses the threshold. Site work alone can sink a project. Construction costs and interest rates do the rest. Allowing more units on a parcel doesn't change the fact that none of them pencil. Maine has strong tools for deeply affordable housing, but almost nothing for the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (85+ words) Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for the Maine 2025 vote. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race. Polls close at 8 p.m. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a Lewiston Sun Journal subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page....

3+ week, 1+ hour ago (85+ words) Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for the Maine 2025 vote. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race. Polls close at 8 p.m. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a Lewiston Sun Journal subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page....

3+ week, 18+ hour ago (636+ words) FARMINGTON " Louise Bichan and Ethan Setiawan, also known as Hildaland, will be bringing their fusion of folk traditions to the Old South Church Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, who now call Maine home, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive bluegrass and jazz, with music inspired largely by places and the journeys between them, both physical and musical. Until 2 p.m. the day of the concert, tickets are available online with a small processing fee. Go to farmingtonucc.org/events or reserve by calling 207-491-5919. Tickets will be available at the door as space allows. The Old South First Congregational Church, UCC's 235 Main St. entrance is handicapped accessible. NORWAY " On Thursday, Nov. 6, at Norway Memorial Library, Maine's Jude Lamb,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (195+ words) Our Communities. Our Teams. Our Future.We're proud to make high school sports coverage free for everyone'because these moments matter. At Maine State Credit Union, we're here for the people and places that make Maine strong. Let's Go!Learn more atmainestatecu.org. Austin Verrill scored off a corner kick assist from Nolan Litchfield midway through the first half, and fifth-seeded Buckfield made the goal stand up for a 1-0 win over fourth-seeded Bangor Christian in a Class D South boys soccer quarterfinal Wednesday in Bangor. Neil Haylock earned the shutout with three saves. Bangor Christian's Blaze Morris stopped six shots. Buckfield moves on to play top-seeded Monmouth Academy on Saturday. MONMOUTH ACADEMY 8, MACHIAS 0: Bryce Fletcher, Rory Foyt and Zane Foyt scored two goals each as the top-seeded Mustangs (13-1-1) earned a mercy-rule win over the No. 8 Bulldogs (1-14) in a Class D South…...