Rediscover the best of Vacationland, including where to go, things to do, places to eat, how to save money and more.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s legislative session has ended. Here’s what happened.
Look back at what the Legislature accomplished – and didn’t.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
‘We join with Pope Leo XIV in calling the faithful to pray for peace,’ a spokesperson for the Portland Diocese said.
Posted inNews, Sports
Building a NCAA women’s basketball bracket? Let’s chat.
We’d love to interview you.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine, Winter sports, Wrestling
Meet the winter 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State and All-Region teams and athletes
We’re highlighting the best athletes from the fall season of high school sports.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Congress moves decisively to pass bill forcing DOJ to release Epstein files
The remarkable display of bipartisan approval, including from Maine’s delegation, came after months of opposition from Republicans and President Donald Trump.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How a tattoo artist got involved in a Nazi symbol cover-up in the Maine US Senate race
When Graham Platner wanted to obscure a design recognized as a Nazi symbol, he went to Mischa Ostberg, a friend and Ellsworth tattoo artist.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The justices turned away an appeal without comment, drawing a collective sigh of relief from the LGBTQ community in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November
In its court filing Friday, Trump’s administration contended that Thursday’s directive to fund full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution.