Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.
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H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact
President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board gets letter warning about public comment policy
The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Is cash still king at Maine’s agricultural fairs?
More fairs are accepting digital payments, but processing fees and shoddy internet access make some vendors hesitant to change cash-only policies that have served them well for decades.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sendoff ceremony held for National Guard unit based in Skowhegan, Lewiston
The unit will support Operation Spartan Shield with construction in Saudi Arabia. (Photos by Rich Abrahamson/Staff Photographer)
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Looming federal shutdown leaves 11,000 federal workers in Maine waiting in limbo
Neither Republican Sen. Susan Collins, the top Senate appropriator, nor independent Sen. Angus King would discuss the funding impasse this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan New Balance factory opens and high school sports featured in Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Sept. 19-26, 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Judge rules feds can’t require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
Maine was among nearly two dozen states that sued over the Trump administration’s new policy.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills says red flag ballot initiative is wrong for Maine
In an opinion column, the state’s top Democrat stated her reasons for voting against Question 2 on the fall ballot.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal cuts threaten Maine environment, leaders say
Concerns were outlined by the Maine Climate Council and in a new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.