The Department of Justice sued the state last year for voter registration lists, arguing it was necessary to ensure Maine is complying with federal law.
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Posted inEvents
2026 Morning Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards
Celebrate the best of North Kennebec and Somerset counties at the 2026 Morning Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards on Tuesday, May 26 at T&B Celebration Center. Discover the best our area has to offer from dining and shopping to arts and entertainment and more.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Nolan Ames, Camden Hills
The senior was regarded as the top returning player in Maine and consistently proved he was the best throughout the season.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine boys basketball All-State team
Two juniors and two freshmen are among the high-scoring, guard-heavy group.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Press Herald All-Region boys basketball team
Eight of the 12 players are from the competitive Class A South region.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years
The head of Maine’s Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike ‘historic’ as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police’s use of encrypted messaging app is raising concerns in the city, courtroom
City leaders say they’re considering a review of the department’s use of Signal and its auto-delete function. The police chief says his officers are acting in accordance with state law.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gov. Mills’ spending on schools has not paid off | Jim Fossel
There’s no point in funding a system that’s not delivering for students.
Posted inLetters
Maine Republicans, beware the silent voter | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins is a nice lady and I am sure she has done a lot in her many years in the U.S. Senate. The Republicans are pouring a great deal of money into her advertising campaign, but I wonder why they won’t let her talk for herself in the ads. She just stands there, […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Comedian John Mulaney to play Bangor in November
The SNL alum will also perform in Hampton and Gilford, New Hampshire, on his 2026 tour.