The Wall Street Journal first reported Saturday that Amy Gertner had told a campaign aide she found the explicit texts early on in their marriage.
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Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy
Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty threaten to make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Things to Do
25 best places to eat for cheap across Maine
As menu prices continue to jump, it pays to know the wallet-friendly spots.
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Towns get new survival guide as Maine predicts spike in extreme heat
The state’s guidebook provides a framework to protect the nation’s oldest population and outdoor workers from an expected sharp rise in the number of life-threatening days with a heat index of 95 degrees or more by 2050.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner is outraising — and outspending — Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Platner’s heavy spending to date reflects the contentious Democratic primary with Gov. Janet Mills, who dropped out of the race April 30, and his likely November matchup with Collins.
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College graduations, construction, spring cleanup focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 22-28, 2026.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins and Graham Platner spar over Iraq War claims
The presumptive Democratic nominee has accused Maine’s senior senator of sending him to fight in the war, but Collins noted that Platner enlisted to fight after the conflict began.
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Nearly 40% of signature gatherers for Maine trans athlete ballot question were from out of state
Outside petition circulators, money and lawyers have poured into Maine, making the state’s referendum process a battleground in the national debate over transgender rights.
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Debate over trans athlete question puts Maine referendum process in the spotlight
Here’s how the state’s century-old citizen initiative process works.
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Child in Penobscot County critically injured in lawn tractor accident
Authorities say the 3-year-old boy was reportedly run over by a riding mower in Kenduskeag on Thursday evening.