Attacks on Somali Americans are attacks on all Americans

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment

PHOENIX (AP) — Amish Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington. Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker […]

A Maine educator resigned after sexual harassment accusations and got hired at another school. Twice.

The man was the impetus for a new state law designed to give school districts more information about potential hires who might have moved to new districts despite unresolved misconduct investigations.

Maine’s high court says candidate can stay on ballot for Knox sheriff

The court affirmed a state finding that Albert “A.J.” Joy had the requisite supervisory experience to run for the office.

Troy Jackson owed $4,600 in back income taxes during his run for governor

The stumble surfaced just as Jackson prepares to run one of the most closely watched Senate campaigns in the country.

Maine Maritime Academy drastically revises graduation rate it released in May

The revised rate is much closer to that of other four-year, public Maine colleges.