Is this the end of the Bangor Mall?

Troy Jackson inherits Susan Collins’ seat but not her federal funding clout

As Senator-elect Troy Jackson prepares for Washington, Maine faces potential declines in federal earmark funding following the departure of influential Appropriations Committee leader Senator Susan Collins.

Democrats are already fighting over who blew 2nd District race

Democrats grapple with internal divisions after Paul LePage’s victory in Maine's 2nd District, sparking a finger-pointing blame game over strategy, candidate quality, and the party's future election prospects.

How the blue wave reached a conservative part of Maine’s White Mountains region

In a stunning upset, Democrat Elizabeth Bosworth flipped a western Maine Senate seat by 50 votes, spearheading a broader trend of legislative pickups driven by intensive grassroots organizing.

Only 29% of faculty say they would choose UMaine again

A recent survey reveals UMaine faculty are experiencing extensive stress and a disconnect from leadership following significant budget shortfalls and ongoing fiscal instability at the university.

Maine drought conditions persist despite rainy weekend

As of Monday, Nov. 9, a week-old wildfire along the Maine-New Hampshire border had burned 821 acres and was only 29% contained.