Until Tuesday, the 2-term incumbent governor had largely focused on persuading voters she is electable and will stand up to President Donald Trump.
2026
Why were MaineCare services for children altered without public conversation? | Opinion
Quiet changes could have serious consequences for young people with behavioral health conditions.
2nd District needs a congressman who sides with Mainers, not Trump | Opinion
We need a representative who will stand up to the president when he is wrong. That person would not be Paul LePage.
It’s time for Susan Collins to go | Letter
Susan Collins needs to go. She told us 30 years ago that she’d only stay for 12 years. Republicans apparently believe that what’s left of the middle class and below are expected to pay for the country. They’re fine with giving permanent tax breaks for the wealthy. The average increase in Social Security for 2026 […]
Maine can’t afford to take a chance on Platner | Letter
In his March 10 essay in the Cook Political Report, Charlie Cook, founder of the Report, said “Maine Democrats face a fateful decision in their June 9 Senate primary” and “This is the big leagues — no place for beginners.” He is absolutely correct. Graham Platner, although energetic and enthusiastic, has no experience dealing with […]
Trump has joined the press corps | Letter
Seldom is the hackneyed phrase “fake news” brought to our attention now by this president. This was, of course, his vocal reflex when he got hot and bothered by the media’s negative reports of him during his first term. In his second stint, Trump has effectively joined the newsroom by creating oodles of stuff to […]
Maine must not ignore strengthening storms | Letter
We need to plan accordingly and can start by funding a study to examine the cost of climate change in the state.
Obituary: Mary L. Keniston
PORTLAND – Mary L. Keniston, 89, passed away at Seaside Healthcare Center in Portland on April 1, 2026, after a brief …
Death Notice: Mary L. Keniston
Keniston, Mary L. 89, in Portland on April 1, 2026. Visit, April 8, 3-6 p.m., at Jones, Rich and …
Red Sox lose to Brewers to fall to 2-8
BOSTON— Garrett Mitchell lined a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss in nine games. Christian Yelich had three hits and an RBI for the red-hot Brewers (8-2). Willson Contreras hit a solo homer and reached […]