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Some states are quicker to report election results. Why isn’t Maine?

by Rachel Ohm June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

While many states share election results online on election night, Maine and a handful of others do not have statewide online reporting.

Elections, News, Politics

Maine expects to announce winners in ranked-choice runoffs on Thursday

by Rachel Ohm and Ethan Wolin June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

The process is being used to determine the winners in both gubernatorial races, and the Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Maine prison official says transgender policy follows state and federal laws

by Randy Billings June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Prison policies have been scrutinized in the wake of 4 female inmates suing the state, alleging sexual harassment and assault by a transgender prisoner.

Community, Maine, News

Pittston Fair preparations underway for weekendlong event | photos

by Joe Phelan June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Staff photographer Joe Phelan captures people setting up for this weekend’s Pittston Fair.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Former Togus VA firehouse employee put cameras over co-workers’ beds

by Emily Allen and Rachel Estabrook June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Michael Nicholas, 47, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to 1 count of giving a false statement to a federal officer.

Maine, News

Memorial set for assistant Searsmont fire chief who died Sunday

by Charley DiAdamo June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

The service for Wayne Woodbury, who succumbed to injuries he sustained during last month’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber, will be held June 24 at Belfast Area High School.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins, Jared Golden, Angus King and Chellie Pingree won’t share how they voted in Maine primary

by Billy Kobin June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Maine’s congressional delegation stayed fairly tight-lipped about their preferences in key primary races.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine will not participate in Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

by Dylan Tusinski June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

The weekslong celebration on the National Mall in Washington D.C. will be headlined by a speech from President Trump, who admonished artists for dropping out of the event over its politicized nature.