On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.
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I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
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New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers
The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.
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How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money
A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner announces $4M fundraising haul for first quarter of 2026
The total bolsters his U.S. Senate primary run against Gov. Janet Mills, who raised $2.6M.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, New England
This Maine author’s YA novel could be headed for Broadway
‘Freak the Mighty,’ by Rodman Philbrick of Kittery, was published in 1993. It will make its theatrical debut in Cleveland next month, a test run for Broadway.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column
Hoping to play more while she’s here, a part-time Peaks Island resident started teaching the game. People want in.
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A location reminder for Jubilee Center donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please help Lewiston’s Trinity Episcopal Church inform all the generous area donors that the Jubilee Center is no longer in our church basement at the corner of Bates and Spruce streets (across from Kennedy Park)? The Jubilee Center is at 123 Bates St. across from the fire station. There is no […]
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A lobster turf war is brewing in coastal Maine
A battle between a local co-op and a seafood conglomerate in Spruce Head has escalated from permit disputes to a floating blockade, testing the limits of the working waterfront.
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People with disabilities slam Graham Platner’s use of ‘R word’; he apologizes
The Sullivan oyster farmer used the word in a recent interview.