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Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Are Maine Democrats having their own tea party moment?
In 2009, the tea party movement gave rise to a rough-edged, tough-talking Republican governor in Paul LePage. Now, Democrats are eying a progressive with similar qualities in Graham Platner.
Maine officials push to reform moose lottery for hunting lodges
State officials, guides and outfitters say loose guidelines have allowed some sporting camps to access tags through a lucrative secondary market.
Why Trump is investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion
One legal scholar described the investigations into Maine and 12 other states as Trump “throwing a bone” to conservatives who want more abortion restrictions.
Maine will help homeowners in 4 counties replace their roofs
The new program will award up to $15,000 to eligible homeowners to help them fortify their homes against severe storms.
Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.
AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
Winthrop Grange plans farmers market to revive downtown, support local growers
Farmers markets continue to spread some 50 years after the farm-to-table movement started.
Will Bobby Charles’ lead in the Republican primary for governor last?
Charles has led recent polling, but he’ll need to keep that momentum going to beat out the large field of competitors in his own party.
Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.