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Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month

by Randy Billings February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.

Maine, News

Skowhegan, North Anson, Palmyra homes destroyed by fire

by Amy Calder February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Multiple fire departments battled fires that injured 2 people and killed 2 dogs and 3 cats Saturday and Sunday in central Maine.

Maine, News

Widespread BMV scam texts are back, Maine officials warn

by Staff report February 9, 2026March 3, 2026

The smishing scheme is nearly identical to one that the secretary of state’s office debunked last year.

Maine, News, Sports

Augusta Civic Center prepares for high school basketball tournament

February 9, 2026February 13, 2026

Joe Phelan captures signage work on the Hammond Lumber Company auditorium floor.

Maine, News, Sports

Maine native Emily Fischnaller in luge medal contention at 2026 Olympics

by Megan Gray February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Fischnaller is competing in her third Winter Games in the singles luge.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills, Dr. Oz spar over Maine Medicaid investigations

by Joe Lawlor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

The Trump administration is pointing to a January report that outlined potential improper payments for autism support services, but Maine leaders say that report did not find or allege fraud.

Maine, News

Protesters, supporters rally outside Bath Iron Works ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit

by Rachel Ohm February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Hundreds of people gathered near the U.S. Navy shipbuilder’s facilities ahead of a visit by President Trump’s defense secretary Monday afternoon.

Events

Maine Voices Live with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson

February 9, 2026February 24, 2026

Portland Press Herald writer Steve Craig will sit down with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson for a conversation about building Maine’s cultural footprint.