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Maine lawmakers debate making free community college permanent, this time at a lower cost

by Riley Board February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Changes proposed by Gov. Janet Mills would reduce the cost of the program that has been in place since 2022 by changing some eligibility requirements.

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Janet Mills attends governors meeting with Trump hours after announcing she wouldn’t

by Morgan Womack February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

She initially planned to boycott the event after the White House refused to invite 2 Democratic governors, then did an 11th-hour about-face once those governors attended the meeting after all.

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EPA ruling on climate change could make Maine’s air harder to breathe

by Penelope Overton February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The agency has rolled back a landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, eliminating the legal basis for federal climate protections.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine could adopt more ranked-choice voting in 2026, but there are legal questions

by Randy Billings and Billy Kobin February 10, 2026February 12, 2026

The effort to include elections for Maine’s governor and state lawmakers under ranked-choice voting faces constitutional questions.

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Is Maine considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

A widely shared image on Facebook claims that Gov. Janet Mills sponsored an act to require $38 fees and registration stickers.

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What’s in the final budget proposal from Gov. Janet Mills?

by Billy Kobin and Randy Billings February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The Democrat proposed a ‘three-part affordability agenda’ Wednesday, parts of which have drawn criticism from Republicans.

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How the Wabanaki coalition is fighting for tribal sovereignty

by Reuben M. Schafir February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Tribal leaders are pushing to secure funding for an education bill this session, but keeping sovereignty top of mind as the gubernatorial race gets underway.