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One law-enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire. Authorities said Saturday night’s incident occurred outside the ballroom where President Donald Trump and other guests were seated.
Republicans running for governor focused on cutting taxes and improving affordability, and took plenty of jabs at state Democrats and Gov. Janet Mills.
The former governor, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were among the speakers at the 2026 Maine Republican State Convention on Friday.
The bill garnered international attention following its passage in the state Legislature.
6 districts are asking to dismiss the case, arguing the Maine Human Rights Commission erred when it sued them over transgender athlete and bathroom policies. A 7th filed a separate motion, arguing its policies aren’t exclusionary.
Earlier this week, the Office of the Maine Attorney General conceded that up to 3,014 signatures backing a referendum on trans participation in school sports might be invalid.
Both the Democratic and Republican sides feature wide-open races ahead of the June 9 primaries. Ranked-choice voting will likely decide the winners.
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Democrats have held the seat since 2018, but the district has voted for Donald Trump 3 times. Republicans are spending big, too.
Two Republicans voted no, and Collins was not one of them.
Amid increased political pressures on American higher education, and the rising cost of college, some Maine students are heading across the border.
The attorney general’s office says the number of faulty signatures submitted in support of the referendum doesn’t appear to be enough to invalidate it. But questions remain.
Jordan Wood, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, signed a letter in support of his former boss, who is running for California governor while grappling with a video of her yelling at a staffer.
Look back at what the Legislature accomplished – and didn’t.
State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.
The Press Herald, Maine Public Television and NEWS CENTER Maine are hosting a live U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate on May 7.
The session was colored by this year’s elections, but was still pretty quiet, with no single issue stealing the spotlight at the State House.
Platner’s latest rally filled a Portland hotel ballroom, with the crowd feeling like he is the Democratic pick for November.
Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.
Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.
State Auditor Matt Dunlap, previously a secretary of state, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine leader and state lawmaker, feels his life experiences resonate with voters of all stripes.
The tribes in Maine secured some victories, including tax breaks and a representative for the Mi’kmaq Nation.
The Legislature passed consequential reforms, including some long-fought changes to school construction funding and making free community college permanent.
Hallowell Police cited the driver for speeding and for having an illuminated advertisement on a vehicle, which is against the law and subject to a fine.
Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.
This is the last session under Gov. Janet Mills, who has seen Democrats control the Legislature for her entire 8-year tenure.
On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
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