Maine Legislature eyes campaign finance reforms as court weighs voter-backed referenda

While Maine voters have overwhelmingly passed laws in the past two general elections to place stricter regulations on money in politics, those reforms have so far been blocked as legal battles play out in the courts. Despite those obstacles, Maine …

UAlbany Women's Basketball stays unbeaten in conference play with win over Maine

Albany, NY (WRGB) — Alumni Day at SEFCU Arena brought nostalgia and excitement as members of former UAlbany women’s basketball teams were honored at halftime. But the current Great Danes squad provided plenty of drama of their own, staging a thrilling …

Twelve ways to get the most out of winter in Maine

Winter in Maine can be an absolute blast, and we don’t just mean arctic air. With the right attitude and plenty of layers, there’s a ton of fun stuff to do when the temperatures are in the single digits. Mother Nature may not have seen fit to cover us yet …

Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spikes in final months of 2024

Maine’s utilization of its unique yellow flag law spiked in the final months of 2024 as police agencies sought to remove weapons from people who pose a danger. Though authorities used it rarely before the mass shooting in Lewiston in October 2023, they …

Maine climate package gains bipartisan steam

Climate resilience tops the Maine legislature’s agenda this year, with bipartisan support for a bill that would create a new state office and grants for rebuilding homes after disasters. The bill, proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, draws from some …

Opinion: Victory for Maine’s Right to Repair is premature

It’s January, and proponents of Maine’s Automotive Right to Repair law are celebrating what they call a victory for fairness and consumer choice. But the truth is, the law hasn’t been implemented in full — and for good reason. While the idea behind it is …

Increased pay will not save Maine Legislature

I am writing regarding the Sunday, Jan. 5, editorial “You get the Legislature you pay for.” The editorial board claims that legislator pay, before it was increased, could not attract the “best and brightest.” Oh? When our current governor, Janet Mills, …

Renting in rural Maine can be as hard as it is in cities

She’s been searching for months. Kelly Normandin has yet to find a safe, pet-friendly apartment in the Skowhegan area for less than $1,000 a month. “In Madison, why is a studio over $1,000?” she said. “Two people could move in there and obviously afford it …

Proposed Maine voter ID law goes way too far

Since becoming eligible to vote more than 50 years ago, my husband and I have rarely, if ever, missed voting in an election. We presented our identification to the town clerk where we lived in order to register and faced an official on voting day, stating …

Maine Mariners gain split with Admirals in Finnish veteran goalie’s debut for Norfolk