Last summer, a series of taxpayer revolts in #Maine led several #school districts to hold repeated #budget votes, with some lacking a budget until November. themainemonitor.org/school-budge...

The #Maine Monitor compiled a list of billionaires who have donated to committees raising funds for Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, Graham Platner. Check it out for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org/billionaires...

#Maine is aiming to work with Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont to share the costs of building new #transmission infrastructure that would bring renewable #energy in Aroostook County to the regional grid in central Maine. themainemonitor.org/wind-farms-t...

Collectively, a group of nearly 100 billionaires and spouses have donated $9.8 million to the #Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ network since the start of 2025, representing a third of what groups supporting #Maine's Collins raised from all donors. themainemonitor.org/billionaires...

Catch up on all the election results of the #Maine #congressional, #governor and state house races for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org/election-res...

The #polls have officially closed on the June #primary in #Maine. We will be updating you on all the results as they come in. Check out the results of the #congressional, #governor and state house races at the link below for free. themainemonitor.org/election-res...

Just 3 hours left to vote in the #Maine #primary! We will have results for the #congressional, #governor and state house #races as they come. If you're still unsure or have questions, check out our voter guide for #campaign finance, #candidate interviews and more. themainemonitor.org/elections/

Prominent political families have long held sway in #Maine. But the number of famous last names on the #ballot Tuesday is unusual. It’s not just one, two or even three #candidates who are members of an existing or would-be #political dynasty. There are four. themainemonitor.org/will-famous-...

The #polls are open for the primary here in #Maine. #Voters all across the state are casting their #ballots. Polls are open until 8 pm. If you’re someone who values the reporting we do at The Monitor, please consider donating to support our work. themainemonitor.org/donate/?utm_...

Catholic Charities #Maine, runs a warehouse in Aroostook County, which runs an on-site thrift shop puts the money back toward the operation’s primary mission: #feeding those in need. Sean Scott breaks down how they are expanding their operations by installing a giant freezer.

Voters in a western #Maine town will vote on whether to begin the process of withdrawing from their #school district in response to a far-off proposal to consolidate local elementary schools. themainemonitor.org/harrison-wei...

Today is Maine's primary. Our 2026 #voter guide breaks down these big races, dives into who’s funding them, details who’s running for State House and county government seats, answers common questions about voting in #Maine and more. Explore the free guide👇 themainemonitor.org/elections/

Tomorrow, #voters in #Maine will be headed to the #polls. An informed electorate takes reporters asking hard questions, meeting Mainers where they are, and making sure every voter has access to the same information regardless of where they live or what they can afford.

Cuts in federal food assistance are squeezing #foodpantries in the northernmost county in #Maine, where nearly 1 in 5 people rely on #SNAP benefits. themainemonitor.org/giant-freeze...

Join our executive director and other members of The Monitor at MADE Cafe in Freeport #Maine, for our next Coffee Hour starting at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. Enjoy coffee and an informal conversation about our #journalism and the issues that matter to you. www.facebook.com/share/1DguHd...

The race to replace Rep. Golden in #Maine's 2nd Congressional District will pit former Gov. LePage against 1 of 4 candidates: Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, Paige Loud or Jordan Wood. They're competing in the #primary on June 9. Here's what they said sets them apart from the others.

Incumbent #Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree has repeatedly cruised to re-election in #Maine. On June 9, #Republicans will be choosing between 2 primary candidates to challenge her in the general #election. Here's what they say sets them apart from the others.

Alliances and feuds shape final stretch of crowded #primary races for #Maine governor. Our deputy editor breaks down the week's top stories. Read those stories and more at the link for free. themainemonitor.org

The #Maine #primary is June 9. The #Democratic candidates for #governor are: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah. Here's what the candidates say sets them apart from the others. See more below.

The #Maine #primary is June 9. The #Republican candidates for #governor are: Jonathan Bush, Bobby Charles, David Jones, Garrett Mason, Owen McCarthy, Ben Midgley and Robert Wessels. Here's what the candidates said sets them apart from the others. Keep watching below.

Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for U.S. #Senate but never submitted a written withdrawal notice to the #Maine secretary of state’s office, so any #votes for her in the #Democratic #primary on June 9 will still count. The same is true for #Republican candidate for governor James Libby.

A Mass. woman's father relied on caregivers to help him at his #Maine home, but she discovered it in squalor with rat feces covering his bed. And following an infection that spread to his bones, a toe was amputated. Rose Lundy sat down with her to discuss how the state declined to provide answers.

The #GOP #primary in #Maine has included some level of acrimony for several months. For much of the campaign, discord hasn’t been as visible among the 5 #Democratic candidates for governor, but as the June 9 primary approaches, they too have seen prominent disagreements and partnerships take form.

Unable to feed or bathe himself, a #Massachusetts woman found her father living in squalor in his #Maine home. He had developed a bone infection. How thorough was the #investigation into his caregivers? The state declined to provide answers. themainemonitor.org/fathers-care...

A South Portland, #Maine, man has filed a federal #lawsuit, saying unnamed #immigration enforcement agents violated his First and Fourth amendment rights following an incident in January when they threatened to arrest him for observing them in public. themainemonitor.org/lawsuit-agen...

Join us for the next Maine Monitor Coffee Hour in Freeport, #Maine on June 9th at 11:30 a.m.! Click the link for more information. Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/share/1CmxHq...

Our #Maine Congressional Hub tracks how the four members of Maine’s #Congressional Delegation are representing the state in Washington, D.C. — from their backgrounds and the committees they serve on to what #legislation they sponsor and how they #vote. Check out the entire hub for free 👇.

The cameras are meant to alert #Maine police departments if a vehicle connected to an active investigation passes by. Still, the footage is sometimes shared with #police across the country, raising #privacy concerns. themainemonitor.org/lawmaker-eye...

Following a 16-town listening tour around #Maine last summer, The Monitor discovered the demand for a piece of local #journalism that seemed to be missing: coverage of #elections and public meetings. Last fall, Monitor Local was launched to fill that need. Read more from Nieman Journalism Lab 👇

Stay in the know when you sign up for The #Mane Monitor's free #newsletters. Whether you're looking for the daily rundown, a weekly recap, or the latest in #climate and #health #news, we have something for you. themainemonitor.org/newsletters/

Primaries for governor and seats in Congress will dominate headlines ahead of #Maine’s June 9 primaries, but continued #school strife stemming from #taxpayer discontent and culture wars will also be on the ballot. Read more about 3 local races to watch at the link 👇

In 2022, #Maine became the first state to ban the spreading of sludge on land. Our deputy editor breaks down Delger Erdenesanaa's latest story about how nearly all of the state’s sludge now goes to Juniper Ridge, shifting #PFAS #pollution from #farmland to the Penobscot River.

With #Maine Gov. Mills dropping out of the race, three Democratic contenders are looking to compete against incumbent Sen. Collins in the general election for U.S. #Senate: David Costello, Andrea LaFlamme and Graham Platner. They're competing in the primary on June 9. Here's why they're running.

The ongoing administrative and legal fight over the #trans athlete ballot question has thrust #Maine’s referendum process into the limelight. So it’s worth taking a closer look at the path a #ballot question must take in order to become #law. themainemonitor.org/trans-athlet...

Absentee #voting is underway in Maine's June 9th #primary. Our 2026 Voter Guide has all the information you need for state, local and national level races. It has candidate interviews, how #rankedchoicevoting in #Maine works, campaign finance and more. Check it out: themainemonitor.org/elections/

Our deputy editor snapped some photos, capturing the beauty of #Maine, while she was in Old Town on May 28th. You can catch up on all our #environment news on our website or when you sign up for our Climate Monitor newsletter at the link below. themainemonitor.org/newsletters/

Nearly all of #Maine’s sludge now goes to Juniper Ridge, shifting #PFAS pollution from #farmland to the Penobscot River. themainemonitor.org/sewage-sludg...

Maine's public university system plans to award its first contract for an #AI platform to #ChatGPTEdu, an #OpenAI chatbot tool for higher education. @krstnimg.bsky.social sat down with News Center #Maine to discuss how the plan will work.

Outside petition circulators, money and lawyers have poured into #Maine, making the state’s #referendum process a battleground in the national debate over #transgender rights. themainemonitor.org/out-of-state...

The Eastport City Council’s objection mirrors a Washington County Commission letter sent to the developer last month, warning the underwater #datacenter project in Downeast #Maine could pose risks to local waters and traditional industries. themainemonitor.org/residents-pu...

Rep. Jared Golden developed a reputation for #voting against his party in major moments, saying these kinds of votes are key to winning #Maine’s conservative CD2. But at least 4 people disagree — and they’re running to replace him. themainemonitor.org/can-candidat...

The race to replace outgoing Rep. Golden in #Maine's 2nd Congressional District will pit former Gov. LePage against 1 of 4 candidates: Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, Paige Loud or Jordan Wood. They're competing in the primary on June 9. Here's what they said about why they're running.

What had been shaping up to be a Democratic primary battle between Gov. Mills and #GrahamPlatner has become mostly a formality after Mills suspended her campaign. Check out our guide to the U.S. #Senate race in #Maine, where you can find interviews with the candidates and more for free at the link 👇

Since the November #election, a #Maine mill town has burned through three managers, including one who declined the job before he started. themainemonitor.org/political-co...

Incumbent Rep. Chellie Pingree has repeatedly cruised to re-election. On June 9, #Republicans will be choosing between two #primary candidates to challenge her in the general #election: Ron Russell, who lost to her in 2024, and newcomer Joshua Pietrowicz. Here's why they are running.

A Newport District Court judge erred when he based his decision on testimony that the mother had failed two drug tests, despite the fact that no #evidence of the results were ever produced, the #Maine Supreme Court found. themainemonitor.org/newport-cour...

#Maine will have a new #governor for the first time in eight years. We break down who is running, campaign finances and more. Check out our guide to the governor's race for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org/governor-ele...

The #primary is June 9. The #Democratic candidates for #Maine governor are: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah. Here's why they're running.

Franklin County in #Maine is asking Sugarloaf, Maine’s largest #ski resort, to repay roughly $150K in taxpayer money that officials say was improperly charged for an infrastructure project that fell apart. Editor Kate Cough breaks down this week's top stories. Read them for free: themainemonitor.org

We're interested in reporting on changes to the VA’s health system. If you're a #veteran who is receiving care from the #VA, or an employee or former employee of the Veterans Health Administration, and are interested in talking to us, email @emilykbader.bsky.social at [email protected].