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Maine Gov Janet Mills briefly posts, then deletes, early Senate campaign launch video
President Donald Trump spars with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over complying with an executive order preventing trans athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills...

Maine faces shortfall of 3,000 skilled manufacturing workers, study says
Maine manufacturers need up to 3,000 more skilled workers, according to a study released by the Manufacturers Association of Maine in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor and the Maine Forest Bioproducts Tech Hub. The report, conducted...

Maine Listings unveils ‘customer-centric’ logo
Maine Listings, a real estate data and technology multiple listing service operated by the Maine Association of Realtors, unveiled a new logo and visual direction that aims to reflect its mission to be customer-centric, friendly and accessible....

Maine Gov. Mills to challenge Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans on Friday, setting up a potential matchup between the...

Maine man who threatened to hunt down, kill immigrants is under supervised release
A Maine man who threatened to hunt down and kill undocumented immigrants in comments posted to YouTube will be under supervised release for the next three years.Benjamin Brown, 47, of Waterville, pleaded guilty in June to making threatening...

Maine Mariners announce plans for new practice arena in Scarborough
Team officials say the 58,000-square-foot facility at The Downs in Scarborough would expand hockey access statewide, pending town approval. SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Maine Mariners, ECHL affiliates of the Boston Bruins, announced Friday their plans...

Maine Department of Education rolls out new reading and math action plans
The Maine Department of Education unveiled new plans Thursday aimed at improving reading and math skills among students in the state.The "Maine State Reading and Math Action Plans" come after reports earlier in the year showed a decline in student...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills set to challenge Susan Collins for US Senate seat
By Sarah Ferris, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is expected to announce her bid for US Senate on Tuesday, becoming the most high-profile Democrat to date to enter the race to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins, according to a source...

Maine Governor Janet Mills to Challenge Susan Collins for US Senate Seat
The Maine governor Janet Mills plans to officially announce on Tuesday her intention to run for the U.S. Senate, which would make her the most prominent Democrat currently entering the race against Republican Susan Collins, according to sources...

Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans. Mills’ entry into the race sets up a...

Maine Governor Mills to launch campaign to challenge Susan Collins
Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is planning to announce Tuesday that she will join the race to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, setting up a potentially fierce contest between two longtime forces in Maine politics that...

Maine Marathon 2025: Community, culture, courage cross the finish line
By Éloge Willy Kaneza and Bigoro Ernest Ndayisaba On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the streets of Portland were alive with excitement as the 34th edition of the Maine Marathon brought together over 5,000 runners and thousands of spectators. The event...

Maine Mariners plan to build new practice facility in Scarborough
The Maine Mariners announced Friday that they have submitted plans to build a new practice facility at The Downs in Scarborough's Innovation District.According to the Mariners, the proposed 58,000-square-foot arena will serve as the team's...

Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans on Friday, setting up a potential...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran… PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican...

Local and county races across Maine we’re watching this November
Only a few weeks remain before Mainers head to the polls across the state. It’s an off year for national politics, which typically means lower turnout, but several important state and local referendums will take place. The only statewide contests...

Maine’s 2025 Teacher of the Year shares advice before passing the torch
Becky Hallowell is a grade four teacher at Wiscasset Elementary School with a focus on nature-based learning. WISCASSET, Maine — The 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year will be revealed next week. Ahead of the announcement, Becky Hallowell, the 2025...

Mills to Confront Trump in Senate Campaign
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The New England governor who told President Donald Trump to his face that she would see him in court now plans to challenge Maine’s Republican U.S. senator at the ballot box. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills cited her White House...

Maine Ranks 4th Safest State in the U.S., According to New Report
There are a ton of great reasons why Maine is an ideal state to live in. It’s beautiful, wonderfully remote, the locals are friendly, the food is exquisite, the outdoor recreation is second to none, and perhaps the best factor of all: it's...

Husson University hosts 22nd Maine Chinese Conference
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Educators, community members and officials celebrated a display and dialogue of multiculturalism Saturday. Husson University hosted the 22nd annual Maine Chinese Conference, held by Bangor Chinese School and The Chinese...