Firefighters tackle large fire in Portland's Old Port

In Maine, JD Vance blames Canada for ‘unreasonable’ trade demands

The comments came two days after Trump's 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods took effect.

A psychologist at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says she has bipolar disorder

Lindsay Clancy has bipolar disorder and was experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts in the weeks before she killed her three children, a forensic psychologist testified Monday in her murder trial Kirk Heilbrun, who examined Clancy over three days this year, said he came to a different conclusion than a forensic psychiatrist who also […]

US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled new requirements for mail ballots less than two weeks before some states begin sending them, but the regulation will take effect only if the Supreme Court allows President Donald Trump’s order restricting voting by mail to go forward. The final regulation was issued Friday night, but may end up […]

JD Vance casts 2026 midterms as fight against socialism during Maine visit

Even though she skipped Monday's event, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was praised at length by the vice president.

Maine County Official of August, Robert Carlton

Robert Carlton was selected Maine County Official of August in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter. Carlton has served four years as a commissioner of Franklin County, including some time as commission chair. In spare time Carlton has been a firefighter in Carrabassett Valley for a very impressive 40-plus […]