Republican and Democratic primaries for governor, as well as the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, are being watched across the country as bellwethers for national political trends.
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Preliminary report details events leading to plane crash that killed Maine Warden Service pilot
The Cessna A185F flown by Joshua Tibbetts crashed during a fish stocking operation in Franklin County on May 12.
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Will World Cup fever drive dollars to Maine?
Area business leaders are hopeful but unsure whether soccer fans will pair attending matches in Massachusetts with a visit to the Pine Tree State.
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Maine home sales picking up but still lagging behind last year’s pace
More houses sold in May than any other month in 2026, but the year-to-date total is about 3% fewer than in 2025.
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Gardiner toddler accompanies mom to vote Tuesday | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures mom, daughter visiting polls in Gardiner.
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19th annual Kneading Conference set for July in Skowhegan
The event draws grain lovers and bread buffs from around the country.
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Tour 50 years of Maine’s Common Ground Fair through its iconic posters
An exhibit of the fair’s posters, timed to celebrate both the fair and America’s 250th anniversary, opened in Augusta this month and will move to Waterville in September.
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Catch up on Maine statewide and local election results
Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for Maine’s 2026 primary and local elections. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race. Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Meet the man who wants to put ballistic backpacks in every Maine classroom
Jeffrey Maguire, of Houlton, does private security for the rich and famous.