Sanford holds on to top spot.
2026
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is Maine’s governor the lowest-paid in the country? | Fact brief
The governor’s salary is set to increase in 2027 thanks to a bill enacted in early 2024. It was last raised in 1987.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Eliot Cutler held without bail; police say he had pornographic DVDs
The disgraced former Maine gubernatorial candidate’s probation officer has asked a judge to revoke Cutler’s probation and impose a 39-month sentence. Cutler pleaded not guilty to violating the conditions of his release.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Allagash brewed with more than 2 million pounds of Maine-grown grain in 2025
The Portland-based brewery more than doubled its initial goal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure
Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
New exhibits at CMCA explore the line between life and the beyond | Column
Four shows at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art showcase the mysteries beyond earthly existence.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
Posted inLetters
Don’t be fooled by Susan Collins | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins must think we Mainers are as gullible as she is. Remember, Collins assured us that Brett Kavanaugh would not vote to overturn Roe v. Wade (he did), that RFK Jr. would not seek to restrict access to vaccines (he did) and that Donald Trump previously learned his lesson (he didn’t). Now, she expects us to […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains
The state’s largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon’s Blue Ox Malthouse.
Posted inMaine, News
Gorham man dies in crash on Plains Road in Poland
A Jeep attempted to pass another vehicle and collided head-on with a truck Tuesday, authorities say, also injuring two passengers.