The rate hikes were approved at a board of directors meeting Thursday.
April 2026
Posted inMaine, News
Mills vetoes bill that would automatically seal some criminal records
The governor says the process should remain transparent and take the interests of victims and the public into consideration.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Salute the volunteers who help make Maine special | Opinion
They embody the resilience, compassion and work ethic that Mainers are known for and create a network of care that ensures no one faces hardship alone.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Paul LePage: Democrats ‘want to permanently put you in economic slavery’
The former governor, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins were among the speakers at the 2026 Maine Republican State Convention on Friday.
Posted inLetters
Please keep feeding our wild birds | Letter
An April 17 letter to the editor stated that reducing the use of wild bird seed will reduce the tick population on our lawns, presumably out of a belief that the birds visiting an empty feeder will, instead, eat ticks. Although I probably dislike ticks, particularly deer ticks, as much as the letter writer, […]
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
What to expect at Acadia and Maine’s state parks this year
Some changes are coming this year, like higher fees and new facilities.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
School districts ask judge to dismiss Title IX trans policies lawsuit
6 districts are asking to dismiss the case, arguing the Maine Human Rights Commission erred when it sued them over transgender athlete and bathroom policies. A 7th filed a separate motion, arguing its policies aren’t exclusionary.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Cumberland County corrections officer detained by ICE is back at work
Sheriff Kevin Joyce confirmed Friday that the officer is back in Maine and enrolled in training. The officer’s January arrest resulted in ICE pulling all of its detainees from the county jail in Portland.
Posted inLetters
Susan Collins should be forthcoming on SAVE America Act | Letter
It is unfortunate that Sen. Collins has taken to misleading Mainers by omitting critical aspects of the SAVE Act. Building on this deception in a recent op-ed, Collins backer Sharon Bemis characterized Collins’ stance as an example of “steady, common-sense leadership.” It is neither. In an hour-long speech, Sen. Collins’ closest Senate friend, Republican Lisa Murkowski of […]