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Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren’t on board

by Joey Cappelletti Associated Press March 31, 2026April 9, 2026

Party leaders can’t seem to agree on how to approach the midterms. Nowhere is that more obvious than in Maine’s Senate race.

Nation & World, New England, News

Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

by Patrick Whittle Associated Press March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The 1949 recording predates the discovery whale song by nearly 20 years and was made when the ocean was much quieter than it is today.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.

by Jessica Kutz The 19th March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.

Nation & World, News

War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks

by Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy Associated Press March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

President Trump says forces have been ordered to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities and wipe out its navy.

Nation & World, News

Pentagon insists Iran conflict is ‘not endless’ while warning more US casualties are likely

by Michelle L. Price and Konstantin Toropin Associated Press March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Trump administration officials laid out their case Monday for the attacks on Iran in their first news briefing since the strikes began.

Nation & World, News

How do you explain ICE to your child? Immigrant families are having ‘The Talk’

by Candice Norwood The 19th February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

For generations, Black Americans have prepared their children for the realities of racism. As ICE expands its reach, more parents are navigating similar conversations.

Nation & World, New England

Feds investigate shooting at New Hampshire-Canada border crossing; suspect hospitalized

by KATHY McCORMACK and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The incident occurred early Sunday in the town of Pittsburg, which also borders Maine and Vermont.

Business, Maine, New England, News

Natural gas prices in New England spiked to their highest level ever in January

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

That’s bad news for the cost of electricity in Maine, where experts said the state should hasten energy project permitting and transmission interconnection to keep prices down long-term.