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Elections, Maine, Politics

Maine attorney general sues Trump over voting order, joining 22 other states

by Staff Report April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

‘A president has absolutely no authority to dictate election processes,’ Aaron Frey wrote in a release.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine

Portland teacher announced as new Maine poet laureate

by Ray Routhier April 3, 2026April 4, 2026

Dawn Potter, of Portland, was named Friday as the seventh person to fill the role, which was created in 1995.

Business, Community, News, Times Record

Bowdoinham Country Store will reopen under new ownership

by Paul Bagnall April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

New owners of the Bowdoinham market are revitalizing the building after acquiring it last summer.

Cops & Courts, Maine

No Kings protester acquitted after Portland police accused him of assault by airhorn

by Emily Allen April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Protest groups throughout the city say Tyler McGrath’s case raises concerns about the handling of civil disobedience cases that come from demonstrations in the city.

Health, News

Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say

by Joe Lawlor April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.

Community, Elections, News, Politics

Republican candidate for York County sheriff is allowed to run, state rules

by Emily Allen and Drew Johnson April 3, 2026April 21, 2026

The secretary of state’s office agreed to let David Corbett remain on the ballot after another candidate and the county Republican chair both accused him of misrepresenting his eligibility for the position.

Community, Life & Culture, News, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sea Dogs arrive in Portland

by Gregory Rec April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Players and coaches arrived at Hadlock Field this week and held a Fan Night at the Portland Expo on Wednesday night. Opening day at Hadlock Field is Tuesday.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Trump wants $1.5T for the military. What do Collins, Maine delegation say?

by Randy Billings April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

As the administration seeks a 40% increase in military spending, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is focusing on the proposed cuts to domestic programs in Trump’s latest budget request.