1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. Construction of a project slated to create 55 rooms of dormitory-style housing…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (108+ words) ( NewsNation) — Follow the results of Maine’s primary election below. Polls close at 8 p.m. ET. NewsNation is providing comprehensive election coverage throughout the day and night, delivering results... (NewsNation) — Follow the results of Maine’s primary election below. Polls close at 8 p....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (357+ words) Maine’s housing market is cooked, and not in a fresh lobster kind of way. The state that once offered some of the most affordable coastal real estate on the East Coast has quietly transformed into one of the hottest housing…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (101+ words) Governor Mills has announced millions of dollars in funding to improve storm resiliency. Municipalities across Maine will be receiving more than $5 million. As part of the funding, the city of Calais... AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor Mills has announced millions of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (400+ words) HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. The typical home in Maine’s largest city costs nearly $300,000 more than…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (187+ words) Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (200+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Tuesday that a citizen initiative proposing limits on the rights of transgender students did not qualify for the November ballot because organizers did not gather enough valid signatures. The decision marks a reversal for…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (216+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Tuesday that a proposed referendum on transgender athletes and students has failed to qualify for the fall ballot after more than 12,500 petition signatures were invalidated. But staff in Bellows' office conducted a deeper dive…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1712+ words) Maine may be famous for lobster rolls, lighthouse views, and coastal home prices that can make your wallet flinch, yet the inland story is far more surprising. Beyond the postcard shoreline, quieter communities offer lower rents, practical amenities, and a…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (590+ words) When BDN shines a light, policymakers act. Make a gift to help our reporters keep Maine’s leaders informed. Make a donation now. LINCOLN, Maine — Voters in Lincoln are petitioning to recall a slate of four town councilors after months of…...