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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

New report suggests Maine already/will soon be in a recession

A new report from credit rating company Moody’s says Maine and 21 other states are either in, or soon will be in, a recession. Moody’s reports that the current economic problems are driven largely by a mixture of slowing immigration, increasing...

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...

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...

Moody's lists Maine as one of 22 states facing recession

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Mounting job losses and rising prices are squeezing Maine’s economy. If you are noticing your dollar isn't going as far as it used to, you aren't alone. A new report out from the credit rating company Moody's says 22 states,...