Advocates urge Portland to reconsider needle exchange policy

The city allows clients to receive only the same number of clean needles as the used needles they turn in, unless they qualify for an exemption.

Rick Savage among those suing Janet Mills in a new federal court case

Bethel brew pub owner joined a federal class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday that argues Mills is violating Mainers' rights as she tries to clamp down on COVID-19.

Hundreds, including Paul LePage, rally in Augusta to protest shutdown

People holding signs accusing Gov. Janet Mills of ruining the economy and taking away their freedoms lined the road between the Blaine House and the State House.

Nine Maine businesses sue Gov. Janet Mills over shutdowns

Federal lawsuit asks a district court to rule Janet Mills' restrictions on commerce are unconstitutional.

Cautious but vigilant, Janet Mills navigates a time of crisis

Conscious of Mainers' independence and protective of constitutional rights, the governor comes to strict distancing orders deliberately, even as they extend to the state's highest office.

Stacey Abrams, who called loss in Georgia race tainted, warns Maine audience of voter suppression

Abrams, the first black woman in U.S. history to win a major party gubernatorial nomination, speaks to 900 in Portland.

Coastal History: You’ve come a long way, baby

Insight: Boomers really are OK

Young climate activists pick the wrong target for failures to act on the environment.

Commentary: Gov. Mills leading the way as clean-energy transition comes to Maine

The installation of solar panels at the Blaine House is a symbolic welcome to an industry that will inspire investment and job creation statewide.

Our View: Maine government should lead on asylum-seeker aid

Helping today's refugees is an investment in tomorrow's workforce.