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...

North Carolina ranks eighth nationwide for bullying, new study finds

Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest LGBTQ news from the Carolinas in your inbox every week. North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for bullying, according to a new study released by Innerbody Research for National Bullying...

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...

Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? Here's what each state celebrates

Indigenous Peoples' Day serves as a tribute to the history, culture, and resilience of Native communities who inhabited this land before Columbus set foot on it(Image: AFP via Getty Images) Every second Monday of October, the U.S. observes...

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,...

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...

What we know about the Maine ballots reportedly found in an Amazon box

Days before absentee voting started in the state, a Newburgh woman said she found 250 Maine absentee ballots in an Amazon package. Just a few days later, absentee voting envelopes were reportedly found out of state, prompting a sweeping...

Tourism Pays in Portland, Maine

Published: October 6, 2025 Tourism pays in Portland, Maine, including for students across the University of Maine System. In September, the Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation Institute (THOR) began offering $1000 scholarships to students...

Race for Senate: Millions in election funding flowing into Maine

In the race for U.S. Senate, retired Marine and oyster farmer Graham Platner's campaign says he's now raised more than $4 million since launching his bid, an impressive sum for a previously unknown candidate in a short amount of time. Platner is...

Women strip at Maine school board to protest trans students in girls' locker rooms

Maine teens Carrlyn Buck, Hailey Himes, Cassidy Carlisle and Lucy Cheney recount their chaotic high school sports experience in a state that aggressively protects trans athletes in girls sports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine's...

Maine education officials going ‘back to basics’ on reading and math

Trump administration to lay off dozens more Education Department employees to raise shutdown stakes

Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by President Donald...

Democratic Maine Gov Mills to challenge Sen Collins in 2026 election: report

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins' reelection bid in 2026, according to a report. Mills, who must leave her governor's post because of term limits, is tentatively expected to announce her candidacy on Tuesday,...

22% Jump in Electricity Rates Dominates New Jersey Governor’s Race

"Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat." "Most politicians rarely discuss electricity costs. But in New Jersey, they have been...

Historic 1891 Organ Returns to St. Joseph’s

The historic pipe organ at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has returned after more than a year of repairs in Maine. Following several weeks of reinstallation, St. Joseph’s plans an organ concert series so that the community can experience the...

Wife Carrying Championship will be held in Maine this weekend

Sunday River Resort in Maine will once again host the North American Wife Carrying Championship, which challenges couples to conquer an obstacle course for the chance to win a lot of beer and cash.The 278-yard course is run on uneven ground with...

Activists who want to dismantle public schools now run US Education

US Education secretary Linda McMahon has been clear about her desire to shut down the agency she runs. She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door. She calls it “the final mission.” But the department is not behaving like an...

The Wrap: DEI at the gym, East Coast Lifestyle goes slim and a Covered Bridge too far

Domestic assault charges against Covered Bridge CEO Ryan Albright, allegedly found in a boozy dustup at a home where he stayed with his wife and another woman in Bangor, Maine, were dropped this week. The disposition was done behind closed doors,...