Democrats are seeking to keep their majorities in both chambers of the Legislature, though Republicans will push hard to flip the House.
2026
Eliot Cutler jailed again
The convicted sex offender and disgraced two-time gubernatorial candidate was arrested for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document, his lawyer says.
Cumberland County officials criticize ICE after another corrections officer is detained
Billy Bassikissa Bounguiena, who lives in South Portland, was detained by immigration agents Tuesday. Local leaders say federal agencies are being dishonest about his apprehension.
Maine insurers request ACA rate hikes for 2027
The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
Proposed Windham development draws scrutiny
Some residents argue the 27-home subdivision would encroach on farmland and be inaccessible to school buses.
Noble school board candidate who asked for recount says he’s changed his mind
Mathew Roy lost to incumbent Margaret ‘Peg’ Wheeler by 72 votes in the MSAD 60 race. If a recount had gone forward, Roy would’ve had to cover the cost of the process if the result was unchanged.
L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.
Greely High School’s Title IX audit finds inequity in athletics
The review found some girls teams had less access to equipment, facilities and opportunities.
Deer, dog ticks are abundant in Maine right now. Here’s what to do about them.
Your frequently asked questions about ticks are answered
Patients suffering from long-term Lyme disease symptoms face difficulties
Researchers are studying post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and why some patients have symptoms for months or years after being infected.