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State investigating report that 250 ballots were mailed to a Newburgh woman

by Dylan Tusinski October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office said it was aware of ‘serious allegations’ that packages of ballots were mailed to a single voter this week.

Nation / World, News, Politics

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

by KEVIN FREKING October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to keep funding the government

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Federal government shutdown has begun

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro and Stephen Groves September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

Independent Sen. Angus King voted with Republicans to keep the government open. But the 55-45 vote on a bill to extend federal funding for 7 weeks failed.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Feds restore funding to USM program that helps veterans go to college

by Riley Board September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.

Maine, News, Politics

Why this federal shutdown could be different for Maine

by Randy Billings September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

Unlike in the past, the state has not received any details about which departments or services would be affected, Gov. Janet Mills said.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

State auditor Dunlap inches toward primary challenge against Golden

by Randy Billings September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

The Democrat from Old Town formed a political organization last week ahead of a possible run for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine, 15 other states sue Trump administration over threats to pull funding for sex ed on gender diversity

by Claire Rush September 26, 2025September 29, 2025

Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has sought to recognize people as only male or female.

Maine, News, Politics

In Maine Senate primary, Democrats may weigh competing futures

by Rachel Ohm September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.