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It could be one of the last Democratic primaries here with abortion as a central issue, after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.

The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.

While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.

It could make the northern Maine district that has grown more conservative in recent years one of the most likely to flip in the 2024 election.

The governor's plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden's climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.

In Portland, a coalition of groups that often oppose each other in city politics has come together in support of changes that will allow more housing.

Some Catholics say it's further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.

BIDDEFORD — Patrick Doherty frequently finds himself telling people Biddeford isn’t what it used to be. From behind the bar at his brewery, Nuts & Bolts Brewing, the 27-year-old Biddeford native serves beer to millennials who live in the city’s former textile mills, recommends restaurants that have opened up downtown and finds ways to collaborate […]

PROMOTIONS Autumn Hall has been promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations. Hall joined Broadreach in 2022, with pervious experience in research, media monitoring, social media auditing, competitor analysis and content development. She has a bachelor’s degree in global and cultural communications from Suffolk University. NEW HIRES E.K. Keller and Keith Lynn have […]

Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are campaigning to replace Alan Casavant