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Mills vetoed a data center pause. Now Maine towns are passing their own.

by Daniel Kool May 18, 2026May 21, 2026

At least 4 municipalities have imposed or are considering their own moratoriums on new data center development while they refine local regulations.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?

by Riley Board May 15, 2026May 17, 2026

University of Southern Maine researcher Jennifer Chace says the initiative will bring together delegates from across the state to define forward-looking priorities for pre K-12 education in Maine.

Maine, News, Politics

Live updates: JD Vance talks healthcare fraud in Bangor

by Staff Report May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

The vice president has teased a possible announcement tied to fraud investigations and will be campaigning for Paul LePage.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

This Varsity Maine baseball poll has only one No. 1

by Lee Horton May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

South Portland emerges from first-place tie.

Maine colleges, Sports

USM baseball, Husson softball playing host to Division III regionals

by Drew Bonifant May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

The Huskies are the second seed in their region and the Eagles are first in theirs. Husson baseball, and Colby and Bowdoin softball also qualified.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

JD Vance coming to Bangor on Thursday

by Daniel Kool May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Locals can register to attend as the vice president speaks from Bangor International Airport.

Community, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes

by Drew Johnson May 8, 2026May 11, 2026

Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.