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 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 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’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...

Stop treating Medicaid as the default choice for Maine’s aging patients | Opinion

Kaitlyn Cunningham Morse is founder and owner of Maine Aging Partners, LLC. Most families don’t plan for Medicaid until they’re already in crisis. A hospital stay ends and discharge planners say it’s time to move. A parent can no longer manage...

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...

Nearly 500 Education Dept. Employees Fired

In addition to the layoffs of nearly half the Education Department’s staff in March, almost 500 more staffers were fired Friday. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images | BraunS and...

8 things to do in and around central Maine

Nora Brown. (Courtesy of Chocolate Church Arts Center) Nora Brown A Nora Brown concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Brown plays traditional Appalachian music with a focus on banjo playing...

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...

A guide to the years-long process it takes for a Maine town to deorganize

As towns across Maine grapple with inflating budgets and fewer candidates and volunteers, they may consider disbanding. At least three towns across Maine are having early conversations about deorganizing. But deorganizing — the decision to...

Free concert by Bay Chamber Music School faculty, Oct. 19

Sunday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m., Bay Chamber Music School faculty will share their musical gifts for free. The concert will take place in Hammer Hall, 5 Mountain Street, in Camden. A total of 16 faculty members will perform. They range from vocalists...

Maine’s lost wildlife: species that vanished or nearly disappeared

Maine looks different today than it did before Europeans arrived. Its wildlife has changed, with some species suffering heavily from hunting and habitat loss. In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s explore these changes. A few changes...

Maine Dept. of Education says it has plan to tackle 'concerning declines' in reading, math

PORTLAND (WGME) – There's now a new approach to take on a crisis in the classroom in Maine. The state says reading and math scores have shown "concerning declines" over the last 10 years, with at least some of that coinciding with pandemic...

Are Democrats About to Blow It in Maine?

Dan Pfeiffer: “Maine is the most important Senate race in the country. Democrats have a narrow path to a majority, but they have no path if they cannot defeat Susan Collins in a state Kamala Harris won by seven points last year. Collins is the...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills expected to jump into crucial Senate race, sources say

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is expected to launch a campaign for Senate on Tuesday, two Democratic sources familiar with her plans confirmed to CBS News. A Democrat, Mills is vying to unseat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most...

These are the 10 Most Popular South Portland, Maine, Restaurants

Step aside, Portland, there’s another foodie hotspot in Maine that’s ready for its moment. Just across the Casco Bay Bridge from the state’s biggest city, South Portland is quietly making a name for itself. If you're in the Greater Portland area,...

This Famous Oregon Mountain Town Feels Just Like New England in the Fall

When one imagines a classic autumn day in the United States, images of the Northeast typically come to mind, or, more specifically, New England. You may think of fiery fall leaves falling outside, books in bags slung over a shoulder, a crisp wind...

Maine teacher resigns after controversial social media post about Charlie Kirk's death

A teacher at Kennebunk High School has resigned following an investigation into a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist.Regional School Unit 21 officials shared the teacher's resignation letter with...

The Massive Outdoor Store in Maine That Takes Nearly All Day to Explore

Very few stores capture the essence of what makes a state great. It is even rarer that a store will shape a state's entire culture. But you will find one such place, the L.L.Bean flagship store, in Freeport, Maine, and if you have asked any...