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What to watch for as Maine races head to ranked-choice runoffs

by Rachel Ohm June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Both gubernatorial primaries and the Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District will go to runoffs. How will the candidates’ strategies and alliances play out?

Community, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Voters approve Rangeley area school budget by wide margin

by Quentin Blais June 10, 2026June 12, 2026

The combined vote was 556-225 in favor of RSU 78’s $6M budget for the next school year.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s Election Day issues: Getting asked to show ID and a town running out of ballots

by Billy Kobin June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

From Gorham to Berwick to South Portland and elsewhere, Maine voters and clerks reported a few hiccups and problems on Election Day.

Community, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Towns pass Newport-area school budget

by Abigail Pritchard June 10, 2026June 11, 2026

The results of the vote will be ratified Tuesday.

Community, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Pittsfield-area voters approve $15.2M school budget

by Jake Freudberg June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

The Maine School Administrative District 53 budget comes with an overall increase of 1.70% and a local tax increase of 5.58%.

Business, Maine, News

Maine bans retail sale of powerful rat poisons

by Penelope Overton June 10, 2026June 16, 2026

State officials move to stop secondary poisoning after studies show toxic chemicals are turning up in Maine wildlife, including black bears and fishers.