Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House representing a string of rural towns in Penobscot County.
Billy Kobin
Staff Writer
Billy covers politics for the Press Herald. He joined the newsroom in 2026 after also covering politics for the Bangor Daily News for about two and a half years. Before moving to Maine in 2023, the Wisconsin native reported for the Courier Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Indianapolis Star after graduating from Northwestern University. Billy feels like Maine is right where he needs to be, and apart from reading and enjoying music, he loves getting outside to run, hike, bike, ski and play soccer with friends and family.
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Maine legalized iGaming. Will tribes actually benefit?
Wabanaki chiefs praised Gov. Janet Mills’ move, but the existing gambling landscape and a people’s veto effort add wrinkles to the change.
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Former Portland lawmaker Denise Harlow dies at 55
The former state representative was remembered as ‘a big believer in justice.’