Ousted Freedom town official falls short in return bid

How Troy Jackson will turn a 100-day campaign into a working Senate office

The former logger from Allagash and Maine Senate president is no stranger to a quick turnaround.

DHHS closed 2 investigations into family before Milford toddler froze to death

Shane McLaughlin, 37, is charged with one felony count of manslaughter, as well as three counts of child endangerment.

New town leaders take the helm in Houlton

Houlton has struggled in past years to attract candidates for the seven-member council, but this year’s election was different.

Spinnaker Trust named among 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine

Recognized for the ninth consecutive year as one of Maine’s top small employers PORTLAND – Spinnaker Trust has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine among small employers, a designation recognizing outstanding workplaces that benefit the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. This achievement marks the ninth consecutive year that Spinnaker Trust […]

What will Susan Collins’ loss mean to Maine? Voters say it’s ‘up in the air’

A day after Tuesday’s election, Mainers reacted with a mix of excitement and concern over what losing Collins could mean to the state and its small towns.