Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Saturday that her office wants ‘to be assured that Maine plates will not be used for lawless purposes.’
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?
Hannah Pingree has hauled in the most cash among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.
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Longtime Portland paramedic firefighter remembered as dedicated public servant
John Kooistra, the deputy fire chief in Windham since 2019, died Monday after a battle with cancer.
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Across Maine, protesters join in anti-ICE rallies in response to Minnesota killing
Hundreds of people gathered in Portland, Augusta, Bath and other locations Saturday to protest the killing of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Maine lawmakers kick off a new session. Tensions are high.
Democrats unveil a slate of bills aimed at lowering everyday costs for families, while Republicans reiterate calls for accountability in a case of alleged fraud involving a health care services provider.
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Former Senate majority leader Garrett Mason enters Maine governor’s race
Mason, a Republican, joins a crowded field of nearly 2 dozen candidates vying to replace Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
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After a difficult year, Mainers share their hopes for America in 2026
On a chilly New Year’s Eve walk through Freeport, a group of residents came together to reflect.
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Republican lawmakers call for accountability after MaineCare provider accused of fraud
Republican leaders also said Rep. Deqa Dhalac, a South Portland Democrat who formerly worked for a nonprofit that is a sister organization to the company accused of fraud, should step down from the Legislature’s budget committee.
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A new Maine tax will have you paying more for Netflix after Jan. 1
Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu will now be included in the state’s 5.5% sales tax. Tax increases are also taking effect for cigarettes and adult-use cannabis.
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Federal authorities will investigate fatal Standish school bus crash
In an unusual development, the National Transportation Safety Board is reviewing the crash that killed 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez Tuesday.