What we know about the cost of Maine’s latest ranked-choice count

Letter: Why the 2nd District voted for Paul LePage

“I think rural political districts almost invariably favor insular shortsighted politics.”

Lincoln’s conservative bloc loses its majority after voters oust David Ireland ally

Lee Rand’s loss leaves Ireland’s bloc one vote short of the 4-3 majority it has held on the seven-member council.

Enforcing immigration laws with unvetted, poorly trained thugs is deadly mistake

“We can secure our borders and manage immigration in an orderly way without unvetted and poorly trained masked, armed agents harassing and killing innocent people. We’ve done it before and must do it again.”

Here’s what’s behind the spiking Penobscot County budget

Rising healthcare costs, staff salaries and maintenance costs are part of the equation, but those aren't unique to Penobscot County.

Here’s what Susan Collins can do to improve her legacy

“It's not a very long list so maybe, just maybe she can still leave a legacy that matters.”